Highway Maintenance Technician and Snowplow Operator

• 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 an auger, aerial lift equipment, or equipped with 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 the maintenance of equipment and facilities, including water and wastewater treatment
• Install and maintain weather stations, snow-supporting structures, and automated road closure gates
• Make daily weather and snowpack observations
• Attends and completes all required training in order to obtain/maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills
• Communicates information in order 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
• Maintenance tasks, including fencing, patching, mowing, delineating, signing, and sweeping

• 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Assistant
• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License
• OR Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering) with 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Assistant
• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License
• 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 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 hazardous materials Response Procedures
• Knowledge of Federal and State requirements for 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, 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
• Individuals must be available for emergency work calls anytime, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently
• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods of time
• Ability to walk long periods of time on even and uneven ground
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing
• Must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call
• Occasional overnight travel is required

Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays