Highway Maintenance Technician and Snowplow Operator

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Hit the road to a career where every day can lead to a new adventure! The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a Highway Maintenance Technician and Snowplow Operator in Cody, Wyoming. This role involves a variety of maintenance duties to keep Wyoming’s roadways safe, high-quality, and efficient—all while you work with a supportive team under limited supervision. Cody, founded by the famous Colonel William

F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, is perched at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains and serves as the eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Imagine finishing up your workday and exploring nearby treasures like the Shoshone National Forest. This region is packed with outdoor opportunities: rodeo, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, rock climbing, ATV trails, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, ziplining, and more. As one of only nine states with no income tax, Wyoming lets you keep more of what you earn.

Turn your passion for the outdoors into a fulfilling career in the heart of Wyoming’s wild beauty! For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website.

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus See Notes section 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!  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: https://compensation calculator.wyo.gov

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently.
• Trains incumbents in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Provide work direction to Highway Maintenance Assistant employees.
• Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices.
• Operates single and tandem-axle trucks, equipped with stripers, augers, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surface.
• Responsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices such as signs and highway striping.
• Attends and completes all required training to obtain/maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
• Communicates information to update others on work status and/or process effectiveness.
• Utilizes special computerized equipment.
• Perform duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways.
• Responsible for adhering to all safety standards, policies, and procedures, including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment.

• Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver's 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 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.

• Knowledge of state highway maintenance and highway construction standards.
• Knowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards.
• Knowledge of specifications, standard plans, policies, and procedures, rules, regulations, and traffic control standards.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
• Knowledge…