Highway Maintenance Specialist

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Casper, Wyoming, to perform various maintenance duties for our Maintenance Team, under limited supervision to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.

Responsibilities

Operates and trains others to operate complex machinery in specialized applications safely; Performs and oversees all maintenance tasks; Observes, verifies, and documents the work activities of Highway Maintenance Technicians; Assists the manager in planning, assigning, and supervising; Provides advice and assistance on repair procedures needed for highways, equipment, and buildings; Serves as a technical resource; Communicates project information and proposed courses of action and/or subsequent consequences; Provides work direction to a crew daily; Provides leadership and guidance to others while performing duties related to guardrail repair and snow and ice removal; Operates single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with an 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; Flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices; Attends and completes all required training to obtain or maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills; Utilizes special computerized equipment

Requirements

Preference may be given to applicants with a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements before employment; Must have a Class A CDL within 30 days from the date of hire; 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; Must have the ability to obtain water and wastewater certifications if necessary; 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Technician; OR Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering) and 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction); Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License; Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing; Must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays; Must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call; Occasional overnight travel required; Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently

Nice to have

Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements before employment

Benefits

$2,000 Hiring Bonus; Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457B plans; Flexible schedules and work-life balance options; Wyoming is one of seven states with no income tax