Highway Maintenance Technician 2025-01930

Highway Maintenance Technician

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician in Sundance, Wyoming, to perform various maintenance duties under limited supervision to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system. This position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus. See notes for eligibility.

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

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

Preferences / Agency Requirements :

Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment. Must have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary. 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 :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education & Experience Substitution : 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance / Highway Construction)

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

Necessary Special Requirements :

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