Highway Maintenance Supervisor
Listed on 2026-08-26
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Landscaping, Road Construction, Heavy Equipment Operator, Maintenance Worker
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Supervisor I in Pole Creek, 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.
Life at Pole Creek offers a peaceful and authentic rural lifestyle surrounded by the natural beauty of the Bighorn Mountains. Located near Buffalo, Wyoming, the area provides a unique balance of quiet country living, wide-open spaces, and easy access to the amenities and community of a historic mountain town.
Living in this part of Wyoming means experiencing the changing seasons, abundant wildlife, expansive landscapes, and the rugged beauty that defines the region. The nearby Bighorn Mountains provide endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, camping, and exploring the many scenic roads and trails throughout the mountains.
Pole Creek offers a slower pace of life and a strong connection to the land, while its proximity to Buffalo provides the convenience of a welcoming community with deep Western roots. It is a place where the landscape, independence, and close-knit rural way of life come together to create a truly special Wyoming experience.
This position offers:$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility
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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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- 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 activity; ensures crew members have the appropriate protective gear prior to the start of the operation.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships amongst crew members, local landowners, and the public; communicates…
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