Highway Maintenance Technician and Snow Plow Operator

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician in Casper, Wyoming. This position performs a variety of highway and roadway maintenance duties under limited supervision to help ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable transportation system for the traveling public. Responsibilities include routine and emergency highway maintenance activities, roadway repairs, snow and ice control, traffic safety operations, and operating maintenance equipment and tools in support of WYDOT’s mission.

Casper offers an exceptional quality of life with entertainment and adventure both indoors and out. Residents enjoy peaceful walking pathways and parks, nearby lakes, and access to the North Platte River. Seasonal activities include splash pads during the summer, skiing or snowboarding in the winter, and year-round family events at David Street Station. In addition, Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you, we invite you to view the information below.

Compensation and Benefits include a $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility details in Notes Section) and a comprehensive total compensation package such as health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, holidays, retirement plans, flexible schedules, and work-life balance options.

Total compensation details and eligibility information can be found in the Total Compensation Calculator at compensation calculator.wyo.gov.

/ Madeline Miozzi / madeline.miozzi

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently. Trains incumbents in 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, or equipped with plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surface.
• Responsible for rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices such as signs and highway striping.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment and facilities in 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 as to 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.

Preference may be given to applicants with a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.

• 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, 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.

Education & Experience Substitution: 2-4 years of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) and must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire. OR

Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering) with 0-1 year of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) and the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire.

• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools.
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous materials.
• Ability to independently lift and/or carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods of time.
• Work in adverse environmental conditions which may include rain, snow, heat, and hail.
• Ability to walk long periods of time on even and uneven ground.
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment drug screening, physicals, and random…