Highway Maintenance Technician & Snow Plow Operator

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Join Our Team and Make a Difference! The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is on the lookout for a dedicated Highway Maintenance Technician in Cheyenne, Wyoming! If you're ready to take on a meaningful role in ensuring safe and efficient transportation for the community, this is your chance to shine.

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility applies)
• Comprehensive compensation package includes:
  • 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!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Cheyenne combines the charm of the Old West with the modern amenities of a growing community. Love the outdoors? Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, skiing, fishing, hunting, and more—all in your backyard! Bonus:
No state income tax means more money in your pocket.

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• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently
• Assists with training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices
• Operates heavy equipment, including single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with an auger, aerial lift equipment, or equipped with plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from the roadway surface
• Responsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings
• Responsible for general maintenance of highway-related facilities such as rest areas; this may include performing water and wastewater treatment according to EPA and DEQ requirements
• Attends and completes all state and federal training required to obtain/maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills
• Communicates information in order to update others' status and/or process effectiveness
• Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as for training and performance evaluations, and keeps up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment
• Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways; determines the effectiveness of treatments and may determine when a change in treatment is necessary
• Responsible for adhering to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment

Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.

• 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 completion of Defensive Driving.
• Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must have the ability to obtain Flagger certification.

• Knowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards
• Knowledge of state and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials response procedures
• 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 OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities
• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize basic office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones

• 2-4 years of relevant work…