Highway Maintenance Supervisor I 2026-01745

About the role

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Supervisor to join our maintenance team based in Meeteetse, Wyoming. This position offers more than a career—it’s a chance to contribute to your community while living in an area that provides endless opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of 5 employees to ensure adequate services are provided along with the safest conditions for the traveling public.
• Oversee and perform all maintenance tasks.
• Observe, verify, and document the work activities of the team.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of the team daily.
• Communicate project information and proposed courses of action and/or subsequent consequences.
• Complete performance evaluations for their team members.
• Make and record daily weather observations.
• Complete budgeting, resource management, and scheduling for the department.
• Operate single and tandem-axle trucks, equipped with an auger, aerial lift equipment, front plow, 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.
• Attend and complete all required training to obtain or maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
• Utilize special computerized equipment.
• Operate front-end loaders, plow trucks, rotary plows, and other heavy equipment to assist with snow removal.
• Provide leadership, coordinate all maintenance activities, and give direction to subordinates performing snow removal operations.
• Operate and utilize special computerized equipment.
• Operate front-end loaders, plow trucks, rotary plows, and other heavy equipment to assist with snow removal.
• Prepare long-range and yearly work plans for assigned road sections.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Prior WYDOT Maintenance experience and/or Management experience preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Management).
• Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist.

Skills

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of long-range planning.
• Knowledge of as-constructed plans.
• Knowledge of monetary limitations and proper procedures to initiate payments.
• Knowledge of specifications, standard plans, policies and procedures, rules, regulations, and traffic control standards.
• Ability to meet weekly deadlines for reports/paperwork, ensuring accuracy.
• Knowledge of computer systems, work reporting procedures and requirements, and maintenance management practices specific to WYDOT.
• Knowledge of Federal and State requirements for proper use of personal protective equipment and safety standards.
• Knowledge of Safe Work Procedures, First Aid, CPR, and Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.
• Knowledge of highway equipment and operations.

Benefits

This Position Offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus** See Notes section for eligibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays.
• Retail retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future.
• Much MORE!

Pay

Salary range: $55,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.