Highway Maintenance & Snowplow Operator

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician in Moorcroft, Wyoming, to perform various maintenance duties under limited supervision to provide safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation systems.

Moorcroft is a quiet small town located on the rolling hills midway between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park. You’ll have easy access to: hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities in the Black Hills or Big Horn Mountains. Enjoy all Wyoming has to offer - including no state income tax!

This position offers a $2,000 Hiring Bonus
. See notes for eligibility.

Human Resource Contact:  / keri.griffith2 / Keri Griffith

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

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently.
• Trains incumbents in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Provide 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, or equipped with plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surface.
• Responsible for the rehabilitation and maintenance of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices such as signs and highway striping.
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Attends and completes all required training to obtain/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.
• Responsible for adhering to all safety standards, policies, and procedures, including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment.

Preference may be given to applicants with 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 have the ability to obtain a Certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.
• 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, 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 Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.

Education & Experience Substitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Assistant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License

Associate's Degree (typically in…