Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator
Job in
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, 82003, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
State of Wyoming
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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.
Why You'll Love This Role:
* $2,000 Hiring Bonus! (See Notes section for eligibility)
* Unbeatable Benefits Package:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus a robust State Retirement Plan with additional savings options.
* Generous Time Off:
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
* Work/Life Balance:
Be part of a team that values your well-being.
* Impact Your Community:
Help keep Wyoming's roads safe for all!
Why Cheyenne, WY?
Cheyenne combines the charm of the Old West with the modern amenities of a growing community. Love the outdoors? Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, skiing, fishing, hunting, and more-all in your backyard! Bonus:
No state income taxmeans more money in your pocket.
Learn More About WYDOTDiscover our mission, vision, and values:
WYDOTMission, Vision& Values
To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you, we invite you to view below:
Human Resource Contact:
Mandy McMicheal / / mandy.mcmicheal
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
* Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently
* Assists with training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment
* Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices
* 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 the roadway surface
* Responsible forthe rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings
* Responsible for general maintenance of highway-related facilities such as rest areas; this may include performing water and wastewater treatment according to EPA and DEQ requirements
* Attends and completes all state and federal training required to obtain/maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills
* Communicates information in order to update others' status and/or process effectiveness
* Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as for training and performance evaluations, and keeps up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment
* Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways; determines the effectiveness of treatments and may determine when a change in treatment is necessary
* Responsible for adhering to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.
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:
* 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
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