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Location : Gillette, WY
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2024-00198
Department: 045-WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
Opening Date: 01/31/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking Seasonal Construction Workers in Gillette, Wyoming, to perform basic construction tasks under supervision in order to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.
Gillette is located on the rolling hills midway between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park and is one hour from Devil's Tower National Monument. The Powder River Basin, a geological structural basin, produces over one-third of our nation's coal. You'll have easy access to hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities in the Black Hills or Big Horn Mountains. Gillette College hosts many community events year-round. And Wyoming is one of only seven states with no income tax!
Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 jennifer.sullivan@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to individuals who can perform algebraic calculations.
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation, please visit us at
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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.
Non Benefit Position
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(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.)
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(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.)
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Can you perform algebraic calculations?
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(AA) If you anwsered Other, please tell us where.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use 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 at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question
Location : Gillette, WY
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2024-00198
Department: 045-WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
Opening Date: 01/31/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking Seasonal Construction Workers in Gillette, Wyoming, to perform basic construction tasks under supervision in order to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.
Gillette is located on the rolling hills midway between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park and is one hour from Devil's Tower National Monument. The Powder River Basin, a geological structural basin, produces over one-third of our nation's coal. You'll have easy access to hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities in the Black Hills or Big Horn Mountains. Gillette College hosts many community events year-round. And Wyoming is one of only seven states with no income tax!
Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 jennifer.sullivan@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Construction tasks include performing basic lab tests and survey procedures.
- Perform construction inspections.
- Prepare and check computations and data.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to individuals who can perform algebraic calculations.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of materials testing.
- Knowledge of surveying methods and equipment operations.
- Knowledge of construction inspection, which includes the interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Skill in the use of computers.
- Strong math skills are required.
- Ability to perform algebraic calculations.
- Knowledge of working outdoors and a variety of weather conditions.
- Knowledge of communication with supervisors and contractors.
- Knowledge of survey methods & ability to apply such as uploading & downloading of survey files.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Daily use of motor vehicles.
- Workaround large construction machinery.
- Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
- Work outdoors for extended periods of time in adverse environmental conditions.
- Must be willing to work long hours and up to 6 days per week.
- Daily and overnight travel are required.
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.
- This is a temporary, full-time position that will not exceed 9 months of consecutive employment.
- WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
- Occasional overnight travel is required.
Supplemental Information
045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation, please visit us at
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
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.
Non Benefit Position
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
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(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
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Can you perform algebraic calculations?
- Yes
- No
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resourses Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
06
(AA) If you anwsered Other, please tell us where.
07
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use 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 at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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