Highway Maintenance Technician and Snowplow Operator

Open Until Filled

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

Gillette is located on the rolling hills midway between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park, and is one hour from Devil's Tower National Monument. The Powder River Basin produces over 30% of the nation’s coal. Residents enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golf, and other outdoor activities in the Black Hills or Big Horn Mountains. Gillette College hosts many community events year‑round.

Wyoming has no state income tax.

$2,000 Hiring Bonus – See notes for eligibility

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact 307‑674‑2318 / Keri Griffith / keri.griffith2

• 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 stripers, augers, aerial lift equipment, or equipped with plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from the roadway surface;
• Responsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices such as signs and highway striping;
• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and facilities in the rest area, including water and wastewater treatment;
• Attends and completes all required training to obtain and 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 who have a current Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements before 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.

• State highway maintenance and highway construction standards
• State highway pavement marking and signing standards
• Specifications, standard plans, policies, procedures, rules, and traffic control standards
• Equipment maintenance and repair procedures
• Hazardous materials response procedures
• Federal and state requirements for the proper use of personal protective equipment
• Basic equipment operation for single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors
• Safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and material safety data sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks
• Use of office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones

Education
:
Associate’s Degree (typically in Engineering)

Experience
: 0–1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Assistant.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
:
Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment
• Frequent exposure to hazardous materials
• Abil…