Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator 2026-01895

Highway Maintenance Technician

Join Our Team and Make a Difference! The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is on the lookout for a dedicated Highway Maintenance Technician in Cheyenne, Wyoming! If you're ready to take on a meaningful role in ensuring safe and efficient transportation for the community, this is your chance to shine.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility applies)
• 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 that help you build a secure future; flexible schedules and work-life balance options; meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities; and MUCH MORE!
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Why Cheyenne, WY? Cheyenne combines the charm of the Old West with the modern amenities of a growing community. Love the outdoors? Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, skiing, fishing, hunting, and moreall in your backyard! Bonus: No state income tax means more money in your pocket.

Learn More About WYDOT Discover our mission, vision, and values: WYDOT Mission, Vision & Values

Human Resource Contact: Mandy McMicheal / View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io

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

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently
• Assists with training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Under limited supervision, 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 for 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.

Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment. 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 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; Knowledge of and the ability to utilize basic office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones

Education & Experience Substitution: 2-4 years of relevant work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have the ability to obtain 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 relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's 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 of time; Work in adverse environmental conditions, which may include but not limited to rain, snow, heat, and hail; Ability to walk long periods of time on even and uneven ground; Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment