Highway Maintenance Technician Guardrail

Highway Maintenance Technician

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Technician to support Guardrail Operations in Laramie, Wyoming. In this vital role, you will contribute directly to the safety, reliability, and quality of the state's transportation system by performing essential maintenance tasks and ensuring the integrity of roadway guardrails and related infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to build a lasting career with WYDOT, working outdoors, supporting public safety, and joining 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!

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Human Resource Contact:
Mandy McMicheal /  / mandy.mcmicheal

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

• 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, but not limited to, 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 to update others' status and/or process effectiveness
• Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as 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.

Preferences:

• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• 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 in Defensive Driving.
• Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Flagger certification.

Knowledge:

• 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…