Highway Maintenance Technician 2025-00401
Highway Maintenance Technician 2025-00401
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Description and Functions
Open Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician in Lusk Wyoming to perform various maintenance duties under limited supervision to provide a safe and effective transportation system. To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you we invite you to view below:This position offers a:**$2000 Hiring Bonus**See notes for eligibility
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
**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:- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & ExperienceSubstitution:
24 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within twelve 12 months of hireOREducation:Associates Degree (typically in Engineering)Experience:01 year of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)Certificates Licenses Registrations:Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within twelve 12 months of hireNecessary Special Requirements
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 of time.
- Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions which may include but not be limited to rain snow heat and hail.
- Ability to walk long periods of time on even and uneven ground.
- Ability to work around highspeed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Occasional overnight travel is required.
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
- WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license.
- Individuals in this classification must pass a preemployment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- Individuals in this classification 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.
- Individuals must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a DrugFree Workplace.
- WYDOT uses EVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about EVerify including your rights and responsibilities.
**Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
Temporary employees accepting a parttime permanent position.
Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity recruitment must have been opened to the public.
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.
Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one 1 year from their promotion date.
Supplemental Information
045Department of Transportation WYDOTChief Engineer District Maintenance
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
