Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator

Open Until Filled

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. Responsibilities include but not limited to operating and maintaining heavy equipment, performing roadway repairs, supporting snow and ice control operations, assisting with traffic control, and conducting routine inspections of roadways and right-of-way areas.

Pine Bluffs, Wyoming is located on Wyoming’s eastern border. Pine Bluffs is a close-knit rural community known for its welcoming atmosphere, open landscapes, and strong agricultural heritage. With its small-town charm, convenient access to I-80, and proximity to larger communities like Cheyenne, Pine Bluffs offers a peaceful place to live and work while remaining connected to regional amenities.

• $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 /  / 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, 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 the 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 wastewater 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 the 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.

Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.

• 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 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 procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities
• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize basic office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones

Education & Experience Substitution: 2-4 years of progressive work experience…