Highway Maintenance Specialist I 2026-02675

State of Wyoming•Buffalo, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist I in Buffalo, Wyoming, to perform maintenance duties for the Maintenance Team under limited supervision. The position supports a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system and includes fieldwork, operating specialized machinery, and performing highway maintenance tasks. The role provides daily work direction and guidance to a crew, observes and documents the work of Highway Maintenance Assistants and Technicians, and assists the manager with planning, assigning, and supervising work. Residence in WYDOT-provided housing at this location is required. The position includes a $2,000 hiring bonus for applicants who meet the stated eligibility criteria.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: 2–4 years of progressive work experience, typically in highway maintenance or construction, with knowledge at the Highway Maintenance Technician level; or an associate degree, typically in engineering, and 0–2 years of progressive work experience, typically in highway maintenance or construction, with knowledge at the Highway Maintenance Technician level.
Be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.
Be able to obtain certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.
Be able to obtain a Defensive Driving course completion certificate.
Be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Be able to obtain Flagger certification.
Meet weekly deadlines for accurate and timely reports and paperwork.
Be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and report to the department shop within 30 minutes of a call.
Reside in WYDOT-provided housing at this location.
Pass the required pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Hold a valid driver's license; WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks.
Be able to sit or stand and operate equipment for extended periods, lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently, and work outdoors for extended periods in adverse conditions.

Nice To Haves

A current Class A Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements before employment.

Responsibilities

Operate complex machinery safely in specialized applications and train others to operate it.
Perform fieldwork with the crew and carry out maintenance tasks.
Observe, verify, and document work activities of Highway Maintenance Assistants and Highway Maintenance Technicians.
Assist the manager with planning, assigning, and supervising work.
Advise and assist on repair procedures for highways, equipment, and buildings, and serve as a technical resource.
Communicate project information, proposed courses of action, and potential consequences.
Provide input to the supervisor for performance evaluations of Highway Maintenance Assistants and Highway Maintenance Technicians.
Provide daily work direction, leadership, and guidance to a crew performing maintenance activities, including snow and ice removal.
Operate single- and tandem-axle trucks equipped with augers, aerial lifts, plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadways.
Rehabilitate roadway surfaces and traffic control devices.
Complete required training to obtain or maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
Use specialized computerized equipment.