Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator 2025-03107

Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator 2025-03107

Salary: $20.66 - $22.96 Hourly Location: Muddy Gap, WY Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 2025-03107 Department: Department of Transportation Division: Department of Transportation Opening Date: 12/22/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Classification: TNHM05

Description and Functions

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician for our Maintenance Crew in Muddy Gap, Wyoming. This team completes maintenance and repair throughout District Two in Central Wyoming to provide a safe and effective transportation system.

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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
• WYDOT Housing is provided to consist of a 16x80 modular home to include 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with utilities paid. A damage deposit will be required to be withheld from your initial paychecks.

**Enjoy the peaceful rural living, filled with wildlife and historic trails located around beautiful Muddy Gap, which is located not far from bigger cities like Rawlins and Casper. Wyoming is one of nine states with no income tax.

Essential Functions

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

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently-trains incumbents in equipment operation and maintenance.
• 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, auger, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surfaces.
• 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 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 on 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.

Qualifications

• PREFERENCES:
• Agency Requirements: Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Drivers 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.
• Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of state highway maintenance and highway construction standards.
• Knowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards.
• Knowledge of specifications, standard plans, policies and procedures, rules, regulations, and traffic control standards.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair 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 Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience Substitution: 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Assistant.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within twelve (12) months of hire OR Education: Associates Degree (typically in Engineering) Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Assistant.

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 are not limited to rain, snow, heat, and hail.
• Ability to walk for extended periods on even and uneven ground.
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.

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.
• 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 at times could be working out of town and potentially assigned to other locations.
• Individuals must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.

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
• 14 (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
• 15 (AA) 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

Application Instructions

• 01 (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
• 03 (TNHM05) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Highway Maintenance or Highway Construction?
• Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: any of Wyomings Department of Transportations Transportation Occupational Group classifications, experience in highway maintenance and/or construction, full-time experience operating the following equipment: Front end loader for dump truck, Dump Trucks - 2 yard & 4 yard, operating the rear end sander, plow, or rotary plow, Crane, Distributor, Motor grader, Bulldozer, Backhoe, Roller, Pickup sweeper, Brooms - self-propelled or towed, Mower tractors, Forklifts, Pavers, Chip spreader, Hot plant experience)
• 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) or more years of relevant experience.
• 04 (AA) Describe your