Highway Maintenance Technician 2025-01123
Highway Maintenance Technician 2025-01123
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Description and Functions
- Open Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is now hiring a fulltime Highway Maintenance Technician based in Lovell Wyoming. In this role you will perform a variety of maintenance duties under limited supervision to help provide a safe highquality and efficient transportation system for the state. This position offers the opportunity to build a stable rewarding career while working outdoors and making a direct impact on your community.
Lovell known as The Rose City for its abundance of beautiful roses was discovered by rancher Henry Clay Lovell and has a strong heritage rooted in the ranching industry. Located in the heart of Mustang country Lovell hosts the popular Mustang Days celebration every summer. Just a short drive from the breathtaking Bighorn Mountains Lovell offers endless outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking golfing camping ATVing fishing boating swimming and wildlife viewing. Plus Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax making it an even better place to live and work.
To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you we invite you to view below:This position offers:
**$2000 Hiring Bonus**See Notes section 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
For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportations purpose mission vision and values please visit ourwebsite
Human Resource Contact: / Kari Davis /
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 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 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 as to 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.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
**Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers 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 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 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.
- Knowledge of operating computer programs such as Google Suite and Microsoft Suite
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 hire
OR
Education:
Associates Degree (typically in Engineering)
Experience:
01 year 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 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.
- Work in adverse environmental conditions including but not be limited to rain snow heat and hail.
- Ability to walk long periods of time on even and uneven ground.
- Working 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 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. 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.
- EVerify: 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 are accepting a fulltime 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.
Employees would only be eligible for one 1 hiring bonus in a 12month period.
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.
Supplemental Information
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
