Highway Maintenance Technician Snow Plow Operator 2026-00414

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"/divdiv style="text-align: center;"br/divdiv style="text-align: center;"br/divdiv style="text-align: center;"strongOpen Until Fillednbsp;/strong/divbrbrstrongGENERAL DESCRIPTION:/strongbrnbsp;brspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the people of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Program in scenic Rock Springs, Wyoming./spanbrp data-start="549" data-end="601" data-pasted="true"span data-start="552" data-end="575"strongThis position offers a $2,000 Hiring Bonus/strong/span (em data-start="577" data-end="600"See eligibility notes/em)/pstrongWork Location/strongbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"This position is based in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and provides safety support and representation for all of WYDOT District 3. About Rock Springs, Wyoming Rock Springs is the fifth-largest city in Wyoming and offers a high quality of life with abundant outdoor recreation, including fishing, biking, hiking, golfing, and access to the nearby Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The community hosts an annual International Day festival celebrating cultural heritage through food, costumes, and traditions. Rock Springs is also home to Western Wyoming Community College and Wyoming’s Big Show carnival. Residents enjoy these amenities while benefiting from no state income tax. This position offers:/spanp data-start="193" data-end="241"strong data-start="193" data-end="241"Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT)/strong/pp data-start="243" data-end="521"Are you ready to build a meaningful career in public service while enjoying the natural beauty of southwestern Wyoming? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Program based in Rock Springs./pp data-start="549" data-end="601"strong data-start="917" data-end="940"About Rock Springs:/strong/pp data-start="941" data-end="1450"As the 5th largest city in Wyoming, Rock Springs offers incredible outdoor recreation opportunities like fishing, biking, hiking, and golfing. It’s also the gateway to the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Enjoy unique cultural experiences such as International Day, celebrating the city’s rich heritage, and attend events like Wyoming’s Big Show Carnival. The city is also home to Western Wyoming Community College, contributing to a vibrant community environment./pp data-start="1452" data-end="1516"Join WYDOT and help maintain the roads that keep Wyoming moving!/pstrongemWorking for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:/em/strongul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liemComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance/em/liliemPaid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays/em/liliemRetirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future/em/liliemFlexible schedules and work-life balance options/em/liliemMeaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities/em/liliemand MUCH MORE!nbsp;/ema href="https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""emClick here for detailed information/em/aem, ornbsp;/ema href="https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""emyou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!/em/a/li/ulpWant to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? nbsp;?? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: a href="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/a/pstrongHuman Resource Contact: Terra Poling / 307-352-3048 / a href="mailto:terra.poling1@WYO.GOV" data-uw-rm-vglnk=""terra.poling1@wyo.gov/a/strongbrbrbrstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/strongnbsp; The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.brbrbrul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"liMaintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently/liliAssists with training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment/liliUnder limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices/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, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from the roadway surface/liliResponsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings/liliResponsible 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/liliAttends and completes all state and federal training required to obtain/maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills/liliCommunicates information in order to update others' status and/or process effectiveness/liliUtilizes computers for agency practices, such as training and performance evaluations, and keeps up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment/liliPerforms duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways; determines the effectiveness of treatments and may determine when a change in treatment is necessary/liliResponsible for adhering to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment/li/ulbr/ph2Position Duties/h2ppstrongPREFERENCES/ **AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: nbsp;/strong/pbrPreference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.brbr**Must have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary.br**Must have the ability to obtain a Certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.br**Must have the ability to obtain a Certificate of course completion of Defensive Driving.br**Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.br**Must have the ability to obtain a Flagger certification.brbrbrpstrongKNOWLEDGE:/strongnbsp;/pbrbrul style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;"liKnowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards/liliKnowledge of state and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures/liliKnowledge of equipment maintenance 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/liliKnowledge of safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities/liliKnowledge of and the ability to utilize basic office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones/li/ulbrbrp style="margin: 11.25pt 0;"strongspan style="color: inherit;"MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:/span/strong/ppbr/ppstrongEducation:/strongbrAssociate's Degree (typically in Engineering)/ppspan style="color: inherit;"strongExperience:/strongbr0-1 year of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)/span/pp style="margin: 11.25pt 0;"strongspan style="color: inherit;"Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:/span/strongspan style="color: inherit;"brMust have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hirenbsp;brnbsp;brstrongOR/strongbr/span/pp style="margin: 11.25pt 0;"span style="color: inherit;"strongEducation amp; Experience Substitution:/strongbr2-4 years of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)nbsp;brnbsp;brstrongCertificates, Licenses, Registrations/strong:brMust have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire/span/pbr/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2ppbr/ppstrongPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:/strong/pbrbrul 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/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/li/ulbrbrpstrongNOTES:/strongnbsp;/pbrbrul 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./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 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./liliIndividuals 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./liliThe Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.nbsp;/liliE-Verify: nbsp;WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. nbsp;Learn more about a href="http://www.e-verify.gov" style="background: none;color: inherit;text-decoration: none;cursor: pointer;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.e-verify.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="E-Verify - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="http://www.e-verify.gov/$e-verify"uspan style="color: rgb(38,122,144);"E-Verify/span/u/a, including your rights and responsibilities./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;"strongspan style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-decoration: none;"**Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus/span/strong/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, 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./span/p/li/ul/li/ulbr/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" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" 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" aria-label="here - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages$here"here/a to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.nbsp;p data-pasted="true"Click a href="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/" target="_blank" aria-label="Click here to view the State of Wyoming total Compensation Calculator - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" uw-rm-vague-link-id="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/$here" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https