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Highway Maintenance Technician & Snow Plow Operator
Job Title: Highway Maintenance Technician & Snow Plow Operator
Job Number: 2026-00414
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Location: Rock Springs, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: $20.66 - $20.96 Hourly
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays, Retirement - Pension and 457B plans, Flexible schedules and work-life balance options, Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities, and MUCH MORE!
Job Description:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the people of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Program in scenic Rock Springs, Wyoming.
About Rock Springs:
Rock Springs is the fifth-largest city in Wyoming and offers a high quality of life with abundant outdoor recreation, including fishing, biking, hiking, golfing, and access to the nearby Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The community hosts an annual International Day festival celebrating cultural heritage through food, costumes, and traditions. Rock Springs is also home to Western Wyoming Community College and Wyoming's Big Show carnival. Residents enjoy these amenities while benefiting from no state income tax.
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently
- Assists with training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment
- 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 for the 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 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:
- Education: Associates Degree (typically in Engineering)
- Experience: 0-1 year of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within twelve (12) months of hire
- 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
- Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associates Degree (typically in Engineering), Experience: 0-1 year of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction), Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within twelve (12) months of hire
Physical Working Conditions:
- 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
- Work in adverse environmental conditions, which may include, but not be limited to, rain, snow, heat, and hail
- Ability to walk for long periods on even and uneven ground
- Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment
Notes:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- WYDOT conducts motor vehicle record checks to verify that candidates possess a valid drivers license
- Individuals in these positions must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing
- Individuals in these positions 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 in these positions may be asked to obtain water certifications if necessary
- Individuals in these positions must have the ability to successfully complete the following training provided by WYDOT: Certification to operate specified equipment, Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR certification, and Flagger certification
Working for the State of Wyoming:
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
- Retirement - Pension and 457B plans
- Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
- AND MUCH MORE!
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your application through the State of Wyoming website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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.
Additional Information:
- 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
Contact Information:
Human Resource Contact: Terra Poling / 307-352-3048 / terra.poling1@wyo.gov