Design Lab Assistant Jobs in Wyoming (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $23.21 - $25.79 Hourly
Location : Lander, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01062
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: TNCF05
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction and Field Survey Technician to join our team in Lander, Wyoming. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to the planning, construction, and maintenance of safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation systems across the state.
Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for performing surveys and inspections associated with preliminary design and active construction projects. The position also includes conducting material testing to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field surveys to support project design and development
• Perform inspections on active construction projects to ensure quality and compliance
• Carry out material testing in accordance with established procedures and standards
• Accurately collect, analyze, and document field data
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to support project delivery
• Promote and maintain WYDOT's commitment to safety and operational excellence

Location & Community:
This position is based in Lander, Wyoming, a historic community that began as a military post known as Camp Augar and served as a key point for immigrants traveling through South Pass. Nestled in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains, Lander offers exceptional natural beauty and a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hunting, camping, ATV riding, rock climbing, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Sinks Canyon State Park-one of Wyoming's premier state parks-is located just minutes from town.
Why Wyoming?

• No state income tax
• Access to world-class outdoor recreation
• High quality of life in a welcoming community

This position provides the opportunity to build a rewarding career with WYDOT while enjoying the lifestyle and natural surroundings that make Lander a unique and desirable place to live and work.
This position offers a:
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Jesse Maschke / / 307-568-3427
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Inspects construction projects.
• Prepare, review, maintain, and file 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 driving stakes, hubs, holding tapes, holding the rod, and instrument operation.
• Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, fills, etc.
• Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.
• Inspects paving operations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Performs minor engineering computations such as areas, volumes, material spread rates, etc.
• Tests, samples, and report materials are proposed for 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. 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 in permitting processes to obtain water, gravel, plant site, and surveying agreements, and aids in renewing and maintaining these agreements.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
This is an entry-level position; the department will provide the candidate with proper training to perform all assigned duties for the position.
**Must have the ability to obtain a Valid Driver's License
**Must have the ability to obtain QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
**Must have the ability to obtain Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate Certification
**Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate
**WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete Certification
**ACI Concrete Level 2 Certification
**Must have the ability to obtain the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of materials testing, surveying methods, and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of construction inspection, which includes the 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 and the ability to perform complicated computer calculations.
• Knowledge of survey methods and the ability to apply, such as uploading and downloading survey files.
• Knowledge of computers and calculators.
• Knowledge of surveying.
• Knowledge of contract time, administration, and contract changes.
• Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas.
• Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic and electric jackhammers, and hand tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Assistant
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
OR
Education:
Associate's Degree
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Assistant
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 including heat, cold, snow, and wet.
• Physical Ability: Bending, stooping, and lifting fifty pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods.
• 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 , including your rights and responsibilities.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information
045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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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.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03
(TNCF05) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Construction and Field Survey?Experience definition: (This experience includes, the following: Surveying, engineering testing, and/or engineering analysis, testing of aggregates, oil & water content Testing of embankment & road compaction, test plant mix density, survey instruments, use of surveying software, hardware, and firmware including Leica Geomatics Office (LGO) and Trimble Geomatics Office (TGO) software, spreadsheet applications, ASCII text files, MicroStation CADD files, and Geopak Survey software. WYDOT's Survey Manual and the Electronic Collection and Transfer of Survey Data manual.)

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than