Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator

Highway Maintenance Technician

Join the WYDOT Team as a Highway Maintenance Technician!

Location:

Rawlins, Wyoming Are you ready to hit the road—literally? WYDOT is on the hunt for a Highway Maintenance Technician to help keep Wyoming's highways safe, smooth, and reliable. This isn't your average desk job—you'll be out in the great outdoors, working with a team that takes pride in making a real difference for travelers across the state. With limited supervision, you'll tackle a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure our transportation system meets the highest safety and quality standards.

If you enjoy hands-on work and the satisfaction of a job well done, this is the role for you! Dreaming of a life surrounded by wide-open spaces and endless adventure? Rawlins, Wyoming, offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and outdoor excitement:

• Fishing:
  Cast your line at Seminoe State Park, just an hour away, stocked annually with trout and walleye.
• Outdoor Adventures:
  Hiking, camping, ATV trails, snowmobiling, and more!
• Old West Charm:
  Enjoy rodeos, golfing, and friendly community vibes.
• Tax Perks:
  Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax —keep more of your hard-earned paycheck!

We're not just about roads—we're about people. At WYDOT, you'll find a purpose-driven team that values safety, quality, and innovation. Learn more about our mission and vision here: WYDOT Mission, Vision, and Values. 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
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Human Resource Contact:
Mandy McMicheal /  / mandy.mcmicheal

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 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 process effectiveness

Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as for 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.

Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements before 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 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 proper use of personal protective equipment

Knowledge of basic equipment…