Highway Maintenance Specialist 2026-01983
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Transportation
Highway Maintenance Specialist
Open Until Filled
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Casper, Wyoming, to perform various maintenance duties for our Maintenance Team, under limited supervision to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.
This position offers:
$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 - Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE!
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Casper - the place for entertainment and things to do, both indoors and out. Whether you seek the peacefulness of walking pathways and parks along the North Platte River, the adventure of skiing, and snowboarding, or enjoying the outdoor ice arena in the winter, splash pads in the summer, or the family events at David Street Station
- Casper offers something for everyone. Wyoming is one of seven states with no income tax.
Human Resource Contact:
Madeline Miozzi / madeline.miozzi /
Essential Functions: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Operates and trains others to operate complex machinery in specialized applications safely.
- Performs and oversees all maintenance tasks.
- Observes verifies, and documents the work activities of Highway Maintenance Technicians.
- Assists the manager in planning, assigning, and supervising.
- Provides advice and assistance on repair procedures needed for highways, equipment, and buildings.
- Serves as a technical resource.
- Communicates project information and proposed courses of action and/or subsequent consequences.
- Provides work direction to a crew daily.
- Provides leadership and guidance to others while performing duties related to guardrail repair and snow and ice removal.
- Operates single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with an auger, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surfaces.
- Responsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices.
- Flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices.
- Attends and completes all required training to obtain or maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
- Utilizes special computerized equipment.
Preferences/Agency Requirements:
- Preference may be given to applicants with a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements before employment.
- Must have a Class A CDL within 30 days from the date of hire.
- 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.
- Must have the ability to obtain water and wastewater certifications if necessary.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of specifications, standard plans, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and traffic control standards.
- Ability to meet weekly deadlines for reports/paperwork with accuracy and timeliness.
- Knowledge of computer systems work reporting requirements, and maintenance management practices specific to WYDOT.
- Knowledge of Federal and State requirements for the proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Knowledge of basic equipment operation for single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors.
- Knowledge of Safe Work Procedures, First Aid and CPR, and Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks.
- Knowledge of Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.
- Knowledge of highway equipment and operations.
- Knowledge of computer systems, work reporting requirements, and maintenance management…
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