Highway Maintenance Technician

Open Until Filled

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks dedicated Highway Maintenance Technicians to join our team in Lovell, Wyoming. This team plays a crucial role in maintaining and repairing guardrails across District Five in Northwest Wyoming, ensuring the state's safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.

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Hiring Bonus

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (see notes for eligibility)

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• And much more (click for detailed information or watch a short video about our benefit package)

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Human Resource Contact: Jesse Maschke /  / jesse.maschke1

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently.
• Trains incumbents in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Provides work direction to Highway Maintenance Assistant employees.
• Under limited supervision flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices.
• Operates single and tandem-axle trucks equipped with striper, auger, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plow, sander, 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 highway striping.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and facilities in the rest areas, including water and wastewater treatment.
• Attends and completes all required training to obtain and maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
• Communicates information to update others as to work status and/or process effectiveness.
• Utilizes special computerized equipment.
• Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways.
• Adheres to all safety standards, policies, and procedures, including correct use of personal protective equipment.
• Performs duties related to structural and concrete repair work.

• Preference may be given to applicants with a current Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Preference may be given to applicants with at least one year of equipment experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• 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 maintenance and highway construction standards.
• Knowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards.
• Knowledge of specifications, standard plans, policies and procedures, rules, regulations, and traffic control standards.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials Response Procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal and State requirements for the 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 Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.

• Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering)
• Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire

• OR

• Education & Experience Substitution: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within…