Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator

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

Responsibilities

Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently; Trains incumbents in the operation and maintenance of equipment; 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 striper, auger, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surface; Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all aspects of the WYDOT Highway System and Right-of-Way, including carcass and litter removal, delineation, fence repair, drainage maintenance, mowing, guard rail and cable rail repair, sign repair, traffic control, roadway surface maintenance and paving, concrete repair, striping, and various other tasks; Responsible for keeping track of time and material usage on various jobs and logging time, equipment, and material usage on time cards or electronically in the computer data system; Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facilities, including landscaping, janitorial care, repair maintenance, and water and wastewater treatment; May be required to obtain a WDEQ Water/Waste Water Operators Certification as needed; 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

Requirements

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) OR Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering) with 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Assistant; Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire; 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; 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 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, 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; Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently; Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods of time; Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions, which may include rain, snow, heat, wind, and hail; Ability to walk long periods on even and uneven ground; Ability to work around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment; 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; Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing; Valid driver's license verified via motor vehicle record check

Nice to have

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

Benefits

$2,000 Hiring Bonus (subject to eligibility); 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; Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities; No state income tax