Highway Maintenance Supervisor I Sign Crew 2026-02115

Highway Maintenance Supervisor I Sign Crew 2026-02115

Salary

$32.33 - $35.92 Hourly

Location

Rock Springs, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02115

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

03/28/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

tnhm08

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Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is an agency committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a Traffic Maintenance Crew Leader in Rock Springs, Wyoming to accomplish the District Traffic Strategic Plan by supervising the District 3 Signing Crew work operations, which includes the maintenance and proper installation of signs in order to provide a safe, high quality, dependable, and efficient transportation system to the traveling public on two-lane state highways and interstates. To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you, we invite you to view below:

Rock Springs is the 5th largest city in Wyoming and known for outdoor activities such as fishing, biking, hiking, golfing as well as activities at the nearby Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The city celebrates "International Day" each summer with a festival where the foods, costumes, and traditions of towns ancestors are recreated. Rock Springs is home to Western Wyoming Community College and the Wyoming's Big Show carnival. All this while enjoying no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact: 307-352-3048 / Terra Poling / terra.poling1@wyo.gov

This position offers:

$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

• Culture of Public Service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

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

• Supervises the highway maintenance operations of a crew and assigns daily activities according to the overall work plan determined by the Traffic Maintenance Supervisor II.
• Schedules crew members for shifts and on-call coverage, assigns labor and equipment.
• Identifies training needs of subordinate crew members; ensures training is completed; may conduct training for leads and technicians; responsible for employee hiring, coaching, and development; communicates with human resources regarding disciplinary actions and recruitment needs.
• Conducts performance appraisals for crew members; ensures crew members have access to computers to complete appraisals and required online training.
• Responsible for the upkeep, service, and scheduling of equipment repairs for their crew.
• Responsible for deciding the type of equipment used by the crew to accomplish the job at hand; provides guidance to crew on how to perform an unfamiliar or irregular method.
• Orders and maintains materials and inventory; communicates needs for high-dollar purchases to the Highway Maintenance Supervisor II.
• Utilizes the computer to accurately record work orders, employee time cards, and material usage in agency systems; records crew's work accomplishments.
• Monitors project budgets and progress, inspects projects according to state and federal quality standards, and assesses road sections and associated infrastructure for needed repair/maintenance; communicates unplanned maintenance to area supervisor.
• Ensures crews are working safely and according to established safety policies and procedures; conducts daily safety briefings and lines out precautions for each work activity; ensures crew members have the appropriate protective gear prior to the start of the operation.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships amongst crew members, local landowners, and the public; communicate ongoing traffic control operations, and hazardous situations to the public when necessary.
• Maintains ongoing and open communication with Highway Maintenance Supervisors and district staff to ensure work is completed efficiently and safely across the overall district and statewide.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License (Permit within 30 days of employment)

Must have the ability to obtain a NCCCO Crane Certification

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 and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures
• Knowledge of routine and specialized highway maintenance operations
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures, agency quality and road service commitments, and safe work practices
• Knowledge of WYDOT policies and procedures.
• Traffic control and MUTCD knowledge.
• Knowledge of budget monitoring, agency billing procedures, and inventory tracking
• Knowledge of computers, basic office equipment, Gmail, and WYDOT
• databases/systems
• Knowledge of regulations and state and federal agencies that relate to highway traffic operations (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DEQ, BLM, USFWS, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, etc., and city and county governments)
• Knowledge of resource and time management
• Knowledge of team building practices and relationship building

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Management)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway

Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Class A Commercial Driver's License

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway

Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Class A Commercial Driver's License

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work on the roadway under traffic.
• Must be able to climb on and around working construction equipment.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license
• Individuals in this classification must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Frequent overnight travel is required.
• Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Acceptance of an appointment to this classification signifies that the individual is aware of this requirement and will comply with it.
• Failure to be available for emergency work, without an acceptable excuse, will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and possible dismissal.
• Individuals must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities

Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus:

• Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation-WYDOT - District Traffic

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• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(TNHM08) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction? Experience definition:

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

(TNHM08) Do you have a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

06

(TNHM08) Please provide your license no. in the box below.

07

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.

09

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

12

(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm