Highway Maintenance Specialist

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is an agency committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist I for the Maintenance Program located in Patrick Draw, Wyoming. As the Highway Maintenance Specialist, you will lead a team and perform various maintenance duties to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.

Responsibilities

Safely operates and trains others to operate complex machinery in specialized maintenance applications; Leads the performance of daily maintenance tasks as assigned by the Highway Maintenance Supervisor I; provides regular work direction to the crew; Assists with tracking inventory, material usage, labor, and equipment mileage in the supervisor’s absence; Provides advice and assistance on repair procedures needed for highways, equipment, and buildings; Serves as technical resource for the crew; identifies and corrects any maintenance activity not performed according to state and federal safety and/or quality standards; Communicates project issues to the supervisor; proposes a new course of action to safely keep the project moving forward; Provides input to the supervisor regarding crew performance issues and success observed in the field; Operates heavy equipment including but not limited to single and tandem axle trucks equipped with an auger, aerial lift equipment, or equipped with plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surface; Responsible for rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices; oversees on-the-road traffic control operations, including oversight of safety procedures and quality standards; Attends and completes all state and federal training required to obtain/maintain certifications; Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as training and performance evaluations; Ability to use computer programs such as email, Word and Excel, and WYDOT reporting programs; Ability to supervise others to schedule daily work activities in a safe work environment; Ability to independently make decisions and use sound judgment daily

Requirements

Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering); 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Technician; OR 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Technician; Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire; Agency requires the incumbent obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within 30 days of employment; Knowledge of highway maintenance operations; Knowledge of computers, basic office equipment, Gmail, and WYDOT databases/systems; Knowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards; Knowledge of state and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures; Knowledge of equipment maintenance, basic mechanical diagnosis, 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 specialized heavy equipment used in maintenance activities; Knowledge of safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities; 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; Ability to walk long periods on even and uneven ground; 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 pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing; Must possess a valid driver's license; Occasional overnight travel may be required; Ability to complete WYDOT training: Certification to operate specified equipment, Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR certification, and Flagger certification

Nice to have

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Construction and/or Highway Maintenance)

Benefits

$2,000 Hiring Bonus; Housing Provided; Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; Retirement - Pension and 457B plans; Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities