Highway Maintenance Technician and Snow Plow Operator

Overview

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator in Riverton, Wyoming. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the maintenance of Wyoming’s transportation system, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You’ll perform essential maintenance duties with limited supervision, helping to preserve and improve the roadways in this scenic and vital region of the state.

Why Riverton? Riverton is situated in central Wyoming, just a short drive from the Wind River Mountains and three hours southeast of Yellowstone National Park. With outdoor opportunities such as fishing, hunting, and other activities, Riverton provides a vibrant and active lifestyle. In addition to its natural beauty, Riverton is home to Central Wyoming College, offering a wide range of educational programs.

Why Wyoming? Wyoming is one of only nine states with no income tax, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Join WYDOT and play a key role in shaping Wyoming’s transportation future while enjoying the best of what this beautiful state has to offer.

To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you, view below:

$2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility details in Notes Section)

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 and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact:  / Jesse Maschke / jesse.maschke1

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

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently. Trains incumbents in the operation and maintenance of equipment. Provides work direction to Highway Maintenance Assistant employees. Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices.
• Operates single and tandem-axle trucks, equipped with stripers, augers, aerial lift equipment, 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 highway striping.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and facilities in rest areas, including water and wastewater treatment.
• Attends and completes all required training to obtain/maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
• Communicates information to update others as to work status and/or process effectiveness.
• Utilizes special computerized equipment.
• Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways.
• Responsible for adhering to all safety standards, policies, and procedures, including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment.

• 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 of state highway pavement marking and signing standards.
• Knowledge of specifications, standard plans, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and traffic control standards.
• 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.
• Knowledge of Safe Work Procedures, First Aid…