Highway Maintenance Technician and Snow Plow Operator 2026-02548

State of Wyoming•Evanston, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Technician and Snow Plow Operator for its Maintenance Program in Evanston, Wyoming. The position supports a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system by maintaining highways and responding to winter weather. Duties include operating and maintaining equipment, supporting traffic control, rehabilitating roadway surfaces and traffic-control devices, and maintaining highway-related facilities. The role works under limited supervision and requires adherence to state and federal safety and quality standards. Employees must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and must report to the department shop within 30 minutes of a call. Occasional overnight travel is required. The position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus subject to eligibility requirements. WYDOT also describes a compensation package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; and retirement pension and 457B plans.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.
Must be able to obtain water certifications if necessary.
Must be able to obtain certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.
Must be able to obtain Defensive Driving course completion, First Aid/CPR, and Flagger certifications.
Must have knowledge of state highway pavement-marking and signing standards; state and federal highway safety standards and traffic-control procedures; equipment maintenance and repair; hazardous-materials response; proper use of personal protective equipment; basic operation of single- and tandem-axle trucks, loaders, and tractors; safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance; and basic office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.
Either 2–4 years of related work experience, typically in highway maintenance or highway construction; or an associate's degree, typically in engineering, and 0–1 year of related work experience, typically in highway maintenance or highway construction.
Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently; stand or sit and operate equipment for long periods; and walk for long periods on even and uneven ground.
Must be able to work in adverse environmental conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and hail, and around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
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 pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Must hold a valid driver's license; WYDOT conducts motor vehicle record checks.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements before employment.

Responsibilities

Safely and proficiently maintain and operate complex equipment.
Assist with training other technicians in equipment operation and maintenance.
Flag traffic and set up traffic-control devices under limited supervision.
Operate heavy equipment, including single- and tandem-axle trucks, loaders, tractors, trucks with augers or aerial lift equipment, and trucks equipped with plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems.
Remove snow and ice from roadways, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and determine when treatment changes may be needed.
Rehabilitate roadway surfaces and traffic-control devices, including signs and pavement markings.
Perform general maintenance of highway-related facilities, including rest areas, and potentially perform water and wastewater treatment according to EPA and DEQ requirements.
Attend and complete required state and federal training to obtain or maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
Communicate updates about status and process effectiveness.
Use computers for agency practices such as training and performance evaluations, and keep up to date with technological advances in specialized equipment.
Follow state and federal safety and quality standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment.