Seasonal Construction Worker

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a Temporary Construction & Field Survey Technician located in Basin, Wyoming. Under limited supervision, this position will perform various tasks related to general office work, verifying documentation of construction projects, issuing over-sized, over-weight load permits, and performing some field inspections, materials testing, and surveying work.

Basin was formed in 1896 due to being the center of rich agriculture, and, today, Basin is known as the “Lilac City” and is the heart of the Bighorn Basin. Near the Bighorn Mountains, there are many outdoor activities, such as camping, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, skiing, atving, snowmobiling, hiking, boating, and swimming. Wyoming is one of seven states with no income tax. View the following link to find out more about Basin and the surrounding areas: https://www.basincc.com/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Inspects construction projects.

• Prepares, reviews, maintains, and files construction project records, estimates, and reports.

• Perform topographic surveys.

• Conducts aggregate gradation testing, density testing for earthwork and surfacing, and concrete testing.

• Performs survey tasks such as drive stakes, hubs, hold tapes, hold the rod, and instrument operation.

• Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, and fills, etc.

• Inspects pipe backfill and fill construction.

• Inspects paving operation to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

• Performs minor engineering computations such as areas, volumes, material spread rates, etc.

• Tests, samples, and reports materials proposed to be used in construction projects.

• Reviews and learns test methods, manuals, and procedures.

• Performs basic engineering calculations.

• Performs testing and sampling on bridges and roadways for analysis.

• Reviews and learns traffic control methods, manuals, and procedures.

• Sets up, maintains, and removes a safe traffic control plan under live traffic conditions.

• Maintains traffic control devices in the field; performs traffic control duties.

• Assist in the investigation of existing roadways for forensic study.

• Assists in gathering samples, providing a safe working zone, flagging, etc.

• Ensures that proper equipment and supplies are loaded and in good working condition.

• Performs more complex lab tests of samples and documents results for QA/QC purposes.

• Serves as a technical resource for other employees; attends and completes all designated training sessions to maintain required certifications and performs inspections.

• Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on smaller projects.

• Oversee smaller projects and/or components of larger projects.

• Assists permit processes to obtain water, gravel, plant site, and surveying agreements and aids in the renewal and file maintenance of these agreements.

• Maintain contract documents in Construction Management System.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary.

Must have the ability to obtain a Certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.

Must have the ability to obtain a Certificate of course completion of Defensive Driving.

Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.

Must have the ability to obtain a Flagger certification.

• Knowledge of materials testing. Surveying methods and equipment operation.

• Knowledge of construction inspection, which includes interpretation of plans and specifications.

• Knowledge of documentation of project records.

• Knowledge of communication with supervisors and contractors.

• Knowledge of working towards a leadership role.

• Knowledge of working outdoors and a variety of weather conditions.

• Knowledge of material testing, ability to perform complicated computer calculations.

• Knowledge of survey methods & ability to apply such as uploading & downloading of survey files.

• Knowledge of computers and calculators.

• Knowledge of surveying.

• Knowledge of contract time, administration & contract changes.

• Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas.

• Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic & electric jackhammers, and hand tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.

• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.

• Work outdoors in various inclement weather conditions to include heat, cold, snow, and wet.

• Physical Ability: Bending, stooping, and lifting up to fifty pounds; safely lift and move necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods of time.Must be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify for a valid driver's license.

• Individuals in this classification must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

• Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Acceptance of an appointment to this classification signifies that the individual is aware of this requirement and will comply with it. Failure to be available for emergency work without an acceptable excuse will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and possible dismissal.

• Individuals must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.

• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT - Chief Engineer - District Construction

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URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.