Highway Maintenance Technician 2026-01680

About the role

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician for their Maintenance Crew in Wheatland, Wyoming. This position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays. The position requires the ability to operate complex equipment safely and proficiently, train others in equipment operation and maintenance, and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently—trains incumbents in equipment operation and maintenance.
• 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 stripers, auger, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from the roadway surface.
• 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/maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
• Communicates information to update others on 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.

Qualifications

• PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.
• PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants who have Water and Wastewater Certifications.
• 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.

Skills

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 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, 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retailment - 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 and MUCH MORE!

Pay

$Competitive starting salary based on qualifications and experience

Schedule

Full-time schedule with flexible work arrangements