Highway Maintenance Technician & Snow Plow Operator

• 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 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

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)
• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire
• Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering) with 0-1 year of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)
• 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 in Defensive Driving
• Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification
• Must have the ability to obtain a Flagger certification

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

• 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
• $2,000 Hiring Bonus