Highway Maintenance Technician and Snow Plow Operator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician to join the Maintenance Program in scenic Pinedale, Wyoming. The position is open until filled.

Pinedale is located along the Continental Divide, surrounded by the Wind River, Gros Ventre, and Wyoming Ranges. It offers year‑round outdoor recreation and is within easy reach of Jackson and Yellowstone National Park.

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (See eligibility notes)
• A strong culture of public service
• Work/life balance in a scenic location
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plan with deferred compensation options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• No state income tax in Wyoming

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently.
• Assists with training other technicians.
• Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices.
• Operates heavy equipment, including single and tandem axle trucks, augers, aerial lifts, plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems for snow and ice removal.
• Responsible for rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings.
• Maintains highway‑related facilities, including water and wastewater treatment per EPA and DEQ requirements.
• Attends and completes all required state and federal training to obtain or maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
• Communicates information to update others on status or process effectiveness.
• Uses computers for agency practices, such as training and performance evaluations.
• 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 proper use of personal protective equipment.

• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Preferred: current Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• Must be able to obtain water certifications, a certification to operate specified equipment, a defensive driving certificate, First Aid/CPR certification, and a flagger certification.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of relative work experience in highway maintenance or construction, OR an Associate’s Degree in Engineering.
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt.

• State highway pavement marking and signing standards.
• State and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures.
• Equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
• Hazardous materials response procedures.
• Requirements for personal protective equipment.
• Basic operation of single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors.
• Safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, OSHA safety data sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities.
• Basic office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.

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

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.