Highway Maintenance & Snow Plow Technician

Open Until Filled

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the people of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician for our Maintenance Program located in Afton, Wyoming.

As a Highway Maintenance Technician, you will perform a variety of roadway maintenance duties—under limited supervision—to help keep Wyoming’s transportation system safe and reliable for the traveling public.

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (see notes for eligibility)
• One of only seven states with no state income tax
• Competitive state benefits package
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on the safety and quality of Wyoming’s transportation system
• 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
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

• 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 trucks, augers, aerial lifts, plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surfaces
• Responsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings
• Responsible for general maintenance of highway‑related facilities such as rest areas, including performing 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, such as training and performance evaluations, and keeps up to date on technological advances related to 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
• Adheres to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including correct use of all personal protective equipment

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment
• Ability to obtain water certifications if necessary
• Ability to obtain a certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT
• Ability to obtain a Certificate of course completion in Defensive Driving
• Ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification
• 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
• Federal and state requirements for proper use of personal protective equipment
• Basic equipment operation for single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors
• Safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA safety data sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities
• Basic office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones

Education & Experience (Substitution): 2–4 years of relevant work experience typically in Highway Maintenance/Construction.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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

Education Alternative:

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

• Ability to obtain 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
• Work in adverse environmental…