Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator

Join Our Team and Make a Difference! The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is on the lookout for a dedicated Highway Maintenance Technician in Cheyenne, Wyoming! If you're ready to take on a meaningful role in ensuring safe and efficient transportation for the community, this is your chance to shine.

Responsibilities

Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently; Assists with training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment; Flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices; Operates heavy equipment, including single and tandem axle trucks equipped with augers, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadways; Rehabilitates roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings; Performs general maintenance of highway-related facilities such as rest areas, including water and wastewater treatment according to EPA and DEQ requirements; Attends and completes all state and federal training required to obtain/maintain certifications; Communicates information to update others' status and/or process effectiveness; Utilizes computers for agency practices; Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways and determines effectiveness of treatments; Adheres to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including correct use of personal protective equipment

Requirements

2-4 years of relevant work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction); Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire; OR: Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering); 0-1 year of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction); 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 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 state and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures; Knowledge of equipment maintenance 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 safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities; Knowledge of and the ability to utilize basic office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones; 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 is required; May be asked to obtain water certifications if necessary

Nice to have

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

Benefits

$2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility applies); 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; No state income tax