Highway Maintenance Supervisor

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Supervisor I in Wright, Wyoming, to assist in managing the maintenance of roadways, roadway structures, buildings, rest areas, and other critical infrastructure. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of the state’s transportation system by supervising maintenance crews and overseeing daily operations to protect the traveling public.

Wright is located in the heart of Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, approximately 40 miles south of Gillette along Highway 59. This welcoming small town offers a close-knit community, a family-friendly atmosphere, a strong connection to Wyoming’s energy and agricultural heritage. Enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing at Panther Pond, golfing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Spend time exploring local parks and walking paths, visiting the Centennial Museum, or enjoying community events, rodeos, and the annual Wright Days celebration.

With the wide-open spaces, western charm, and peaceful pace of small-town living, Wright is a great place to call home. Enjoy all Wyoming has to offer—including no state income tax!

$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

• 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

and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact:
Keri Griffith /  / keri.griffith2

• Supervises the highway maintenance operations of a crew and assigns daily activities according to the overall work plan determined by the Highway Maintenance Supervisor II.
• Schedules crew members for rotating shifts, assigns labor and equipment to assist neighboring maintenance crews, and plans for coverage/equipment in anticipated weather events; works in the field when crews are running short and as needed.
• Identifies training needs of subordinate crew members; ensures training is completed; may conduct training for leads and technicians; responsible for employee hiring, coaching, and development; communicates with human resources regarding disciplinary actions and recruitment needs.
• Conducts performance appraisals for crew members; ensures crew members have access to computers to complete appraisals and required online training.
• Responsible for the upkeep, service, and scheduling of equipment repairs for their crew.
• Responsible for deciding the type of maintenance treatment or application used by the crew to accomplish the job at hand; guides the crew on how to perform an unfamiliar or irregular method.
• Orders and maintains materials and inventory; communicates needs for high-dollar purchases to the Highway Maintenance Supervisor II.
• Utilizes the computer to accurately record work orders, employee time cards, and material usage in agency systems; records crew’s work accomplishments.
• 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.
• Ensures crews are working safely and according to established safety policies and procedures; conducts daily safety briefings and lines out precautions for each work…