Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high‑quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. The department is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician for the Maintenance Program in Evanston, Wyoming. This position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus and the following benefits:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• State retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

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• Maintain and operate complex equipment safely and proficiently.
• Assist in training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Under limited supervision, flag traffic and set up traffic control devices.
• Operate heavy equipment, including single and tandem axle trucks, augers, aerial lifts, and sanders/chemical systems to remove snow and ice.
• Rehabilitate roadway surfaces and traffic control devices (signs, pavement markings).
• Perform general maintenance of highway‑related facilities such as rest areas, including water and wastewater treatment per EPA and DEQ requirements.
• Attend and complete all required state and federal training to obtain/maintain certifications, perform inspections, and assimilate new skills.
• Communicate status updates and process effectiveness.
• Utilize computers for agency practices and keep up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment.
• Assess effectiveness of snow and ice removal treatments and adjust as necessary.
• Adhere to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including correct use of PPE.

Preference may be given to applicants who hold a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment. Candidates must be able to obtain the following certifications if needed:

• Water certifications.
• Certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.
• Certificate of course completion in Defensive Driving.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Flagger certification.

• State highway pavement marking and signing standards.
• State and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures.
• Equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
• Hazardous materials response procedures.
• Federal and state PPE requirements.
• Basic operation of single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors.
• Basic office equipment (computers, calculators, telephones).

• 2‑4 years of relative work experience (highway maintenance/construction)
  * or* an associate’s degree in engineering with 0‑1 year of relative experience.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months of hire.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to lift/carry 50 lbs, frequent use of manual and powered tools, daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment, exposure to hazardous materials, work in adverse weather, stand/sit for long periods, ability to walk long distances, work around heavy traffic, occasional overnight travel.

• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools.
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous materials.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods.
• Work in adverse environmental conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail).
• Ability to walk for long periods on even and uneven ground.
• Working around high‑speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt.
• WYDOT conducts motor‑vehicle record checks.
• Pre‑employment drug screening and/or physical; random drug and alcohol testing.
• Availability for emergency work calls at any time.
• Report to the department shop within 30 minutes of a call.
• Drug‑free workplace.
• E‑Verify is used to confirm eligibility.
• Hiring bonus eligibility: temporary employees accepting a full‑time position; current employees accepting a promotion (public recruitment required); one year of service to WYDOT; internal candidates remain in the position for a minimum of one year; employees eligible for one hiring bonus in a 12‑month period; downgrade during the twelve‐month period requires repayment.
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports ADA accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.