Wyoming Staffing
Highway Maintenance Technician
Location: Medicine Bow, Wyoming Are you ready to hit the road---literally? WYDOT is on the hunt for a Highway Maintenance Technician to help keep Wyoming's highways safe, smooth, and reliable. This isn't your average desk job---you'll be out in the great outdoors, working with a team that takes pride in making a real difference for travelers across the state. With limited supervision, you'll tackle a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure our transportation system meets the highest safety and quality standards. If you enjoy hands-on work and the satisfaction of a job well done, this is the role for you! What Sets WYDOT Apart? We're not just about roads---we're about people. At WYDOT, you'll find a purpose-driven team that values safety, quality, and innovation. Learn more about our mission and vision here. Why Choose WYDOT? $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility applies) A strong culture of public service and work/life balance Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance State Retirement Plan & additional savings options Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Enjoy life in one of nine states with no income tax Medicine Bow is home to the Historic Virginian Hotel. With its colorful history, the Virginian is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Seminoe State Park is a short hour away and one of Wyoming's largest reservoirs, stocked with trout and fighting walleye. Medicine Bow National Forest Snowy Range Road is a two-hour drive and provides pristine scenery. Watch for moose in the meadows! Essential Functions
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently. Trains incumbents in the operation and maintenance of equipment. 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 striper, 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 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. Preferences/Agency Requirements:
Must have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary. Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License. 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:
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 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. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License. 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 independently lift and/or carry 50 pounds. 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 long periods on even and uneven ground. Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
Location: Medicine Bow, Wyoming Are you ready to hit the road---literally? WYDOT is on the hunt for a Highway Maintenance Technician to help keep Wyoming's highways safe, smooth, and reliable. This isn't your average desk job---you'll be out in the great outdoors, working with a team that takes pride in making a real difference for travelers across the state. With limited supervision, you'll tackle a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure our transportation system meets the highest safety and quality standards. If you enjoy hands-on work and the satisfaction of a job well done, this is the role for you! What Sets WYDOT Apart? We're not just about roads---we're about people. At WYDOT, you'll find a purpose-driven team that values safety, quality, and innovation. Learn more about our mission and vision here. Why Choose WYDOT? $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility applies) A strong culture of public service and work/life balance Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance State Retirement Plan & additional savings options Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Enjoy life in one of nine states with no income tax Medicine Bow is home to the Historic Virginian Hotel. With its colorful history, the Virginian is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Seminoe State Park is a short hour away and one of Wyoming's largest reservoirs, stocked with trout and fighting walleye. Medicine Bow National Forest Snowy Range Road is a two-hour drive and provides pristine scenery. Watch for moose in the meadows! Essential Functions
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently. Trains incumbents in the operation and maintenance of equipment. 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 striper, 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 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. Preferences/Agency Requirements:
Must have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary. Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License. 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:
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 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. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License. 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 independently lift and/or carry 50 pounds. 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 long periods on even and uneven ground. Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.