Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator

Open Until Filled General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator for the Maintenance Program located in Wamsutter, Wyoming
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Known as “The Gateway to the Red Desert,” Wamsutter is located along Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Rock Springs, on the eastern edge of Sweetwater County. With a population of just 203 (2020 Census), Wamsutter offers a quiet, close-knit community surrounded by wide-open spaces and remarkable natural beauty. If your idea of mingling with the locals includes spending time on the high desert watching elk, deer, and pronghorn, you’ll feel right at home here.

The surrounding area offers exceptional wildlife habitat for big game and provides endless opportunities to explore Wyoming’s stunning scenery and unique geology.

Wamsutter is the largest settlement—and the only incorporated town—in the Great Divide Basin. Originally inhabited by the Shoshone and Ute tribes, the town was founded in 1868 to support the Transcontinental Railroad and was formally incorporated in 1914. Over the years, it has served as a regional hub for sheep ranching, wild horse roundups, uranium exploration, oil production, and natural gas development.

Today, the natural gas industry continues to play a significant role in supporting both employment and community growth.

Wamsutter is perhaps best known as home to the world’s only desert elk herd and possibly the largest pronghorn antelope herd in the world. Wildlife sightings are common—even within town limits—making nature a daily part of life.

Working at WYDOT means being part of a team dedicated to public service, safety, and stewardship of Wyoming’s transportation system. We value our employees and strive to support a healthy work/life balance.

To learn more about what a career at WYDOT can mean for you, we invite you to explore the opportunities below.

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (see notes for eligibility)
• A culture of public service with a strong commitment to work/life balance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• State retirement plan with additional deferred compensation savings options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

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• 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's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.
• Must have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary.
• Must…