Highway Maintenance & Snowplow Operator

Position: Highway Maintenance & Snowplow Operator 2026-00022
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Build Your Future with WYDOT:
Highway Maintenance Technician in Laramie, WY

Are you ready to make an impact where it matters most? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a Highway Maintenance Technician to join our team in Laramie, Wyoming. Bring your skills, passion, and dedication to keep our transportation system safe, reliable, and top-quality.

Why Choose WYDOT?

$2,000 Hiring Bonus - Jumpstart your journey with us! (See eligibility details below)

Work-life balance - Enjoy a supportive culture where your well-being comes first.

Outstanding benefits - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, State Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation, and Paid Leave.

Adventure awaits - Live and work in a community rich in history, recreation, and natural beauty.

Laramie:

Where Work Meets Adventure Nestled in the heart of the Rockies, Laramie offers breathtaking outdoor experiences:

* Snowy Range Ski Area & Scenic Byway for winter fun and hiking trails.

* Vedauwoo and Curt Gowdy State Park for camping, fishing, mountain biking, and more.

* Discover the Wyoming Territorial Prison, Lincoln & Ames Monuments, and enjoy the vibrant culture at the University of Wyoming.

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. Learn about our mission, vision, and values here.

Apply today and start a rewarding career where service meets adventure!

Let's pave the way forward-together.

Human Resource Contact:
Mandy McMicheal /  / mandy.mcmicheal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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.

Qualifications

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 procedures.

* Knowledge of hazardous materials response procedures

* Knowledge of federal and state requirements for the proper use of personal protective equipment

* Knowledge of basic equipment operation for single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors

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