Highway Maintenance Technician Job Meeteetse Wyoming USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Highway Maintenance Technician 2026-02180
Location: Meeteetse

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team based in Meeteetse, Wyoming. This position plays a vital role in maintaining Wyoming’s highway system by performing routine and emergency maintenance activities that support a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation network for the traveling public.

Meeteetse means "meeting place" in Shoshone. It offers a unique blend of small-town charm, rich history, and exceptional outdoor recreation. Meeteetse is an authentic historic town founded during the mining era, and is literally where Butch Cassidy signed a petition for a new bridge in 1886. The surrounding area provides year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, including snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ATV riding, hiking, and camping.

Fishing for cutthroat trout in the Greybull river makes for wonderful weekends as well.

In addition to a rewarding career serving the public, Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax, offering an attractive lifestyle and financial benefit for employees and their families.

For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website.

**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See Notes section 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
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact:
Jesse Maschke / /jesse.maschke1 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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 roadway surface
Responsible for rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and/or 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 waste water 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 in order to update others status and/or 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 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

PREFERENCES:

Preference maybe given to applicants who havea current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.
** Must have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary.
** 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:

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 operation for single and tandem axle trucks, loaders and tractors
Knowledge of safe work…