Asphalt & Chemistry Lab Technician 2026-01642

About the role

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking an Asphalt/Chemistry Technician to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Performs materials specification compliance testing for product acceptance in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and WYDOT test procedures
• Quality acceptance testing of emulsified asphalt, hot mix asphalt, performance-graded asphalt, crack sealant, wire fencing products, paint (traffic, structure), cement, concrete (chlorides, water), soil, and aggregate
• Performs materials testing for engineering analysis including specialized/research testing, AASHTO resource, and CCRL proficiency samples
• Performs test procedures during AASHTO resource and CCRL onsite inspections to maintain laboratory AASHTO resource and CCRL accreditation
• Assists in field materials investigations and sample collection
• Trains temporary employees to perform specification compliance testing and monitors their work; Demonstrates procedures (test, safety)
• Trains/assists field personnel
• Cleans, maintains, operates, repairs, calibrates, and standardizes test equipment to comply with AASHTO resource and CCRL requirements
• Keeps work areas clean and ready for use
• Makes recommendations for needed supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance
• Receives, logs in, prepares materials for testing, and determines testing requirements
• Prepares/maintains/archives test records
• Maintains a paper archive of test results including original documentation and computations for future reference in case of disputed test results

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Civil and Environmental Engineering)
• Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Technician
• Knowledge: Knowledge of testing procedures, test methods, equipment operation, and maintenance; materials characteristics; laboratory safety, hazardous materials, and waste handling
• Skills: Skills in time management, organization, communication (technical writing), mathematical accuracy (algebra), and computer use
• Ability: Ability to communicate; train/direct/assist temporary employees; read/understand/implement new/existing test procedures
• Minimum Qualifications: None