Highway Maintenance & Snow Plow Specialist

Highway Maintenance Specialist I

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is an agency committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist I for the Maintenance Program located in La Barge, Wyoming. As the Highway Maintenance Specialist, I will lead a team and perform various maintenance duties to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.

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This position offers a: $2,000 Hiring Bonus See Notes section for eligibility

Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

• Acceptance of a permanent, full-time position posted for public recruitment.
• Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• 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
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Human Resource Contact:  / Terra Poling / terra.poling1

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Safely operates and trains others to operate complex machinery in specialized maintenance applications
• Leads the performance of daily maintenance tasks as assigned by the Highway Maintenance Supervisor I; provides regular work direction to the crew
• Assists with tracking inventory, material usage, labor, and equipment mileage in the supervisor's absence
• Provides advice and assistance on repair procedures needed for highways, equipment and buildings; makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding any unplanned maintenance activities that may be needed
• Serves as technical resource for the crew; identifies and corrects any maintenance activity not performed according to state and federal safety and/or quality standards
• Communicates project issues to the supervisor; proposes a new course of action to safely keep the project moving forward
• Provides input to the supervisor regarding crew performance issues and success observed in the field
• 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 rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices; oversees on-the-road traffic control operations, including oversight of safety procedures and quality standards
• Attends and completes all state and federal training required in order to obtain/maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills
• Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as for training and performance evaluations, and keeps up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment
• Ability to use computer programs such as email, Word and Excel, and WYDOT reporting programs.
• Ability to supervise others to schedule daily work activities in a safe work environment.
• Ability to independently make decisions and use sound judgment daily.

Preferences:
Preference may be given to those applicants with 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Construction and/or Highway Maintenance). Agency requires that the incumbent obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within 30 days of employment. KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of highway maintenance operations
• Knowledge of computers, basic office equipment, Gmail, and WYDOT databases/systems
• 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, basic mechanical diagnosis, 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,…