Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe high-quality and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking aHighway Maintenance Technician&Snowplow Operator for the Maintenance Program located inWamsutter Wyoming.

If your idea of mingling with the locals includes spending time on the high desert watching elk deer and pronghorn youll feel right at home here. The surrounding area offers exceptional wildlife habitat for big game and provides endless opportunities to explore Wyomings stunning scenery and unique geology.

Wamsutter is the largest settlementand the only incorporated townin the Great Divide Basin. Originally inhabited by the Shoshone and Ute tribes the town was founded in 1868 to support the Transcontinental Railroad and was formally incorporated in 1914. Over the years it has served as a regional hub for sheep ranching wild horse roundups uranium exploration oil production and natural gas development. Today the natural gas industry continues to play a significant role in supporting both employment and community growth.

Wamsutter is perhaps best known as home to the worlds only desert elk herd and possibly the largest pronghorn antelope herd in the world. Wildlife sightings are commoneven within town limitsmaking nature a daily part of life.

Working at WYDOT means being part of a team dedicated to public service safety and stewardship of Wyomings transportation system. We value our employees and strive to support a healthy work/life balance.

To learn more about what a career at WYDOT can mean for you we invite you to explore the opportunities below.

• $2000 Hiring Bonus (see notes for eligibility)

• A culture of public service with a strong commitment to work/life balance

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance

• State retirement plan with additional deferred compensation savings options

• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently
• Assists with training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Under limited supervision flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices
• Operates 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 roadway surface
• Responsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings
• Responsible 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
• Attends and completes all state and federal training required to obtain/maintain certifications perform inspections and learn new skills
• Communicates information in order to update others status and/or process effectiveness
• Utilizes computers for agency practices such as for training and performance evaluations and keeps up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment
• Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways; determines the effectiveness of treatments and may determine when a change in treatment is necessary
• Responsible for adhering to all state and federal safety and quality standards including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards
• Knowledge of state and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures
• 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 OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities
• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize basic office equipment such as computers calculators and telephones

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Associates Degree (typically in Engineering)

Experience:
0-1 year ofrelevantwork 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

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 lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently
• 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
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT conducts motor vehicle record checks to verify that candidates possess a valid drivers license.
• Individuals in these positions must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Individuals 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.
• Individuals in these must report to the department shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• Individuals 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.
• On-site housing may be provided.

• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time 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 12-month 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.

Clickhere toview 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.