Highway Maintenance Specialist 2025-01278

h2About the Department/h2pdiv style="text-align: center;"img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2727/jobpostings/image/WYDOT Updated Recruitment Logo 9_2014.jpg" style="width: 620.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Open Until Filled" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"/divbrdiv style="text-align: center;"br/divdiv style="text-align: center;"strongOpen Until Filled/strongstrongnbsp;/strong/divbrbrstrongGENERAL DESCRIPTION:/strongnbsp;brbrbrThe Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to delivering a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system across the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist for our Maintenance Program based in Granger, Wyoming. In this role, you will be assisting the team supervisor in carrying out a variety of highway maintenance tasks that ensure the reliability and safety of our roadways. This position plays a vital role in upholding WYDOT’s mission and values. To learn more about what a career at WYDOT can offer, we invite you to explore the video below.brbrspan class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" style="display: block;text-align: center;"iframe allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9XNT914foN0?wmode=opaquerel=0" style="width: 340px; height: 192px;" title="youtube" data-uw-rm-iframe="gn"span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;" /span/iframe/spanbrp style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"This position offers a:nbsp;/span/pspan style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"strong**$2,000 Hiring Bonus**nbsp;/strong/spanspan style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: italic;text-decoration: none;"See Notes section for eligibility/spanbrbrstrongHuman Resource Contact: 307-352-3048 / Terra Poling / a href="mailto:terra.poling1@wyo.gov"terra.poling1@wyo.gov/a/strongbrbrbrstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:nbsp;/strong The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.brbrbrulliSafely operates and trains others to operate complex machinery in specialized maintenance applications/liliLeads the performance of daily maintenance tasks as assigned by the Highway Maintenance Supervisor I; provides regular work direction to the crew/liliAssists with tracking inventory, material usage, labor, and equipment mileage in the/lilisupervisor’s absence/liliProvides advice and assistance on repair procedures needed for highways, equipment, and buildings; makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding any unplanned maintenance activities that may be needed/liliServes as technical resource for the crew; identifies and corrects any maintenance activity not performed according to state and federal safety and/or quality standards/liliCommunicates project issues to the supervisor; proposes a new course of action to safely keep the project moving forward/liliProvides input to the supervisor regarding crew performance issues and success observed in the field/liliOperates 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, sander,s and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from the roadway surface/liliResponsible for rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices; oversees on-the-road traffic control operations, including oversight of safety procedures and quality standards/liliAttends and completes all state and federal training required in order to obtain/maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills/liliUtilizes computers for agency practices, such as training and performance evaluations, and keeps up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment/lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to use computer programs such as email, Word and Excel, andnbsp;WYDOT reporting programs./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to supervise others to schedule daily work activities in a safe work environment./lili style="list-style-type: inherit;padding: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"Ability to independently make decisions and use sound judgment daily./li/ulbr/ph2Position Duties/h2pbrstrongPREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:/strongbrbrbrPreference may be given to those applicants with 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Construction and/or Highway Maintenance).brbrnbsp;**Agency requires that the incumbent obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within 30 days of employment. nbsp; nbsp;brbrbrstrongKNOWLEDGE:/strongnbsp;brbrbrulliKnowledge of highway maintenance operations/liliKnowledge of computers, basic office equipment, Gmail, and WYDOT/lilidatabases/systems/liliKnowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards/liliKnowledge of state and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures/liliKnowledge of equipment maintenance, basic mechanical diagnosis, and repair procedures/liliKnowledge of hazardous materials response procedures/liliKnowledge of federal and state requirements for the proper use of personal protective equipment/liliKnowledge of basic equipment operation for single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors; knowledge of specialized heavy equipment used in maintenance activities/liliKnowledge of safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities/li/ulbrbrdivstrongMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:nbsp;brnbsp;brnbsp;/strong/divdivstrongEducation:/strong/divdivAssociate's Degree (typically in Engineering)/divnbsp;divstrongExperience:/strong/divdiv0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance TechnicianbrbrdivstrongCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:/strong/divdivMust have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within (12) months of hire/div/divdivbrstrongOR/strong/divnbsp;divstrongEducation amp; Experiencenbsp;Substitution:/strong/divdiv2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Technician/divdivbrstrongCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:/strong/divdivMust have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within (12) months of hire/divbr/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pbrstrongPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:/strongbrbrnbsp;ul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"liFrequent use of manual and powered hand tools/liliDaily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment/liliFrequent exposure to hazardous materials/liliAbility to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently/liliAbility to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods of time/liliWork in adverse environmental conditions, which may include, but not be limited to, rain, snow, heat, and hail/liliAbility to walk for long periods on even and uneven ground/liliWorking around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment/liliIndividuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Individuals must report to the Department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving the call. 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./liliIndividuals in this classification will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing./li/ulbrbrstrongNOTES:/strongnbsp;brbrnbsp;ul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"liFLSA: Non-Exempt/liliWYDOT conducts motor vehicle record checks to verify that candidates possess a valid driver's license./liliIndividuals in these positions must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.nbsp;/liliIndividuals in these positions 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./liliIndividuals in these positions must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call./liliOccasional overnight travel is required./liliIndividuals in these positions may be asked to obtain water certifications if necessary. ? Individuals in these positions must have the ability to successfully complete the following training provided by WYDOT: Certification to operate specified equipment, Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR certification, and Flagger certification./lili style="list-style-type: disc;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"strongQualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus/strong/span/pul style="margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;"li style="list-style-type: circle;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"Temporary employees accepting a full-time position./span/p/lili style="list-style-type: circle;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.nbsp;/span/p/lili style="list-style-type: circle;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay./span/p/lili style="list-style-type: circle;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date./span/p/lili style="list-style-type: circle;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period./span/p/lili style="list-style-type: circle;color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"p style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back./spanspan style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"br/span/p/li/ul/li/ulp style="margin-top: 0.0pt;margin-bottom: 0.0pt;"br/p/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pbr045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer- District MaintenancebrbrClicknbsp;a href="https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages" target="_blank" aria-label="Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" uw-rm-vague-link-id="https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages$here" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages" rel="noopener noreferrer"here/a to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.brbrURL:nbsp;a href="http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm" rel="noopener noreferrer"http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm/abrbrThe State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.brbremClass Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A amp; I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version./embrbr/p