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. We are seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician for the Maintenance Program in Evanston, Wyoming.

• 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
• $2,000 hiring bonus (see notes for eligibility)

• Maintain and operate complex equipment safely and proficiently
• Assist with training other technicians in equipment operation and maintenance
• Flag traffic and set up traffic control devices under limited supervision
• Operate heavy equipment such as single and tandem axle trucks, auger trucks, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems for snow and ice removal
• Rehabilitate roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings
• Maintain 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 learn new skills
• Communicate information to update others’ status and process effectiveness
• Use computers for agency practices (training, performance evaluations) and stay updated on technology advances with specialized equipment
• Perform snow and ice removal from roadways and determine treatment effectiveness
• Adhere to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment

• Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment
• Ability to obtain water certifications if necessary
• Ability to obtain certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT
• Ability to obtain a certificate of course completion in defensive driving
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
• Ability to obtain flager 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 requirements for personal protective equipment usage
• Basic operation of single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors
• Safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, OSHA safety data sheets for chemicals used in maintenance
• Basic office equipment usage (computers, calculators, telephones)

Education & Experience (Substitution) – 2–4 years of relative work experience (typically in highway maintenance/highway construction)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within twelve (12) months of hire

OR

Education – Associate’s degree (typically in engineering)

Experience – 0–1 year of relative work experience (typically in highway maintenance/highway construction)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within twelve (12) months of hire

• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment
• Frequent exposure to hazardous materials
• Ability to lift 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 required

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• WYDOT conducts motor‑vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver’s license
• All candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing
• Candidates must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays; reporting to the department shop within 30 minutes of a call is required
• Individuals may be asked to obtain water certifications if necessary
• Training required: certification to operate specified equipment, defensive driving, First Aid/CPR certification, and flager certification
• Wyoming Department of Transportation is a drug‑free workplace
• E‑Verify: WYDOT uses E‑Verify, an Internet‑based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.