Highway Maintenance & Guardrail Technician 2026-02623

State of Wyoming•Sheridan, WY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance & Guardrail Technician for its Guardrail Crew in Sheridan, Wyoming. The crew maintains and repairs guardrails across District Four in Northeastern Wyoming to support a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system. The position performs a range of highway maintenance, equipment operation, traffic control, winter road maintenance, and repair work under limited supervision. It also provides work direction to Highway Maintenance Assistant employees and helps train others in equipment operation and maintenance. The role involves operating trucks and other complex equipment, rehabilitating roadway surfaces and traffic control devices, and maintaining equipment and facilities at rest areas, including water and wastewater treatment systems. Employees must complete required training and obtain and maintain applicable certifications. The position requires extensive overnight travel and availability for emergency calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays; employees must report to the department shop within 30 minutes of a call. The posting offers a $2,000 hiring bonus subject to eligibility requirements. WYDOT describes its total compensation package as including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; retirement pension and 457B plans; and flexible schedules and work-life balance options.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.
Ability to obtain a certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.
Ability to obtain a Defensive Driving course completion certificate.
Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability to obtain Flagger certification.
Knowledge of state highway maintenance and highway construction standards.
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 proper use of personal protective equipment.
Knowledge of basic operation of 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 tasks.
Ability to use office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.
Associate's degree, typically in Engineering, and 0–1 year of progressive experience, typically in highway maintenance or highway construction; alternatively, 2–4 years of progressive experience in those fields.
Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently; stand or sit and operate equipment for long periods; and walk for extended periods on even and uneven ground.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and report to the department shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
Must have a valid driver's license; WYDOT conducts motor vehicle record checks.

Nice To Haves

Current Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.
At least one year of equipment experience.

Responsibilities

Safely and proficiently maintain and operate complex equipment.
Train employees in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
Provide work direction to Highway Maintenance Assistant employees.
Flag traffic and set up traffic control devices under limited supervision.
Operate single- and tandem-axle trucks equipped with a striper, auger, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems.
Remove snow and ice from roadway surfaces.
Rehabilitate roadway surfaces and traffic control devices, including signs and highway striping.
Maintain equipment and facilities in rest areas, including water and wastewater treatment systems.
Complete required training to obtain or maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
Communicate work status and process effectiveness to others.
Use special computerized equipment.
Follow safety standards, policies, and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Perform structural and concrete repair work.