Temporary Snow Plow Operator

Open Until Filled

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Temporary Snow Plow Operator in and around Dubois to perform winter snow plow operations and highway maintenance under limited supervision to provide a safe, high-quality, efficient transportation system. This is a temporary, full-time position that could last up to 6 months.

Human Resources:
Jesse Maschke /  / jesse.maschke1

• Maintains and operates core and complex equipment safely and proficiently.
• Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways.
• Utilizes special computerized equipment.
• Flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices under limited supervision.
• Operates single and tandem-axle trucks equipped with plows, wing plows, a sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surfaces.

• Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.
• Preference may be given to applicants who have experience in road construction, maintenance, and equipment operations.
• 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 Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair procedures.

None – see Preferences.

• 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, which may include but not be limited to rain, snow, heat, and hail.
• Ability to walk long periods of time on even and uneven ground.
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.

• FLSA:
  Non-exempt
• WYDOT uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
• Individuals must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Individuals must report to the department shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• Must have the ability to obtain a certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.
• This is a temporary, full-time position that could last up to 6 months.

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.