Highway Maintenance Supervisor -Guardrail

Guardrail Crew Supervisor

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. WYDOT is currently seeking a Guardrail Crew Supervisor in Laramie, Wyoming. In this position, you will oversee, coordinate, and guide a dedicated team to ensure the integrity of roadway guardrails and related infrastructure. Your leadership will be essential in keeping the state's transportation system efficient, reliable, and safe for all road users.

This position offers the opportunity to build a lasting career with WYDOT, working outdoors, supporting public safety, and join a team committed to excellence.

Set in the beautiful Laramie Valley at the foot of the Snowy Range, Laramie offers the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. Enjoy year-round activities such as skiing, hiking, climbing at Vedauwoo, fishing in alpine lakes, and camping at Curt Gowdy State Park. Laramie is also rich in history, with landmarks like the Wyoming Territorial Prison, while offering a welcoming community and vibrant quality of life.

Why Choose WYDOT? $2,000 Hiring Bonus – Jumpstart your journey with us! (See eligibility details below) Bonus perk:
Wyoming is one of just nine states with NO state income tax! Be Part of Something Bigger. At WYDOT, you're not just an employee—you're a vital part of building Wyoming's future.

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!

Human Resource Contact:
Mandy McMicheal /  / mandy.mcmicheal

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Supervises the work operations of the guardrail crew for District 1.
• Schedules the crew in accordance with workload and travel.
• Works as a crew member while ensuring proper traffic control and safe work procedures are followed during maintenance operations.
• Operates heavy equipment (8-yard Dump truck, motor grader, dozer, hot plant, distributor) to perform various maintenance duties.
• Coordinates with Area Foremen and performs all work associated with snow removal operations.
• Ensures crews are working safely and according to established safety policies and procedures; conducts daily safety briefings and lines out precautions for each work activity; ensures crew members have the appropriate protective gear prior to the start of the operation.
• Inspects highway assets for defects.
• Collaborates with other WYDOT departments regarding work scheduling, inventory acquisition and consolidation, and work completion, including occasional construction project inspection for guardrail installation.
• Prepares various reports and forms needed for work reporting, budget tracking, and material inventory control.
• Tracks inventory and material usage, procurement of materials and supplies within budgetary constraints.
• Completes equipment and material requests for the crew and road section.
• Responsible for the upkeep, service, and scheduling of equipment repairs for their crew.
• Utilizes the computer to accurately record work orders, employee time cards, and material usage in agency systems; records crew's work accomplishments.
• Assists in screening and hiring applicants.
• Trains new crew members on proper work procedures and safe equipment operations.
• Monitors project budgets and progress, inspects projects according to state and federal quality standards, and assesses road sections and associated infrastructure for needed repair/maintenance; communicates unplanned maintenance to area supervisor.

Preference may be given to those applicants with supervisory experience, and 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 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 maintenance standards and practices and standard plans. Knowledge of regulations and state and federal agencies that relate to highway maintenance operations (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DEQ, BLM, USFWS, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, etc., and city and county governments). Knowledge of purchasing procedures. Knowledge of long-range planning. Skills in personnel management. Skills in team building. Knowledge of and ability to utilize office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.

Knowledge of computers, basic office…