Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated and reliable Highway Maintenance Technician to join our team in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. This position performs a variety of highway and infrastructure maintenance duties under limited supervision to ensure a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the traveling public.

Pine Bluffs is a close‑knit rural community known for its welcoming atmosphere, open landscapes, and strong agricultural heritage.

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus** – see notes for eligibility
• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday

Mandy McMicheal – 307‑745‑2111 – 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 single and tandem axle trucks equipped with auger, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plows, sanders and chemical systems for snow and ice removal
• Responsible for rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings
• Maintains highway‑related facilities such as rest areas, including water and wastewater treatment per 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 and keeps up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment
• Performs snow and ice removal duties and determines effectiveness of treatments
• Adheres to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment

• Preference may be given to applicants with a current Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and appropriate endorsements prior to employment
• Must have the ability to obtain a certification to operate specified equipment
• 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

• State highway pavement marking and signing standards
• State and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures
• Equipment maintenance and repair procedures
• Hazardous materials response procedures
• Use of personal protective equipment
• Operation of single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors
• Safe work procedures, First Aid, CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities
• Basic use of office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones

Education & Experience Substitution:

• 2–4 years of progressive work experience in Highway Maintenance/Construction

Education:

• Associate’s Degree (typically in Engineering)
• 0–1 year of progressive work experience in Highway Maintenance/Construction

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within twelve (12) months of hire

• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment
• Frequent exposure to hazardous materials
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently
• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods of time
• Work in adverse environmental conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail)
• Ability to walk long periods on even and uneven ground
• Working around high‑speed traffic and heavy construction equipment

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• WYDOT conducts motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver’s license
• Candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing
• Must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends,…