Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator 2026-01823

State of Wyoming•Laramie, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Build Your Future with WYDOT: Highway Maintenance Technician in Laramie, WY Are you ready to make an impact where it matters most? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a Highway Maintenance Technician to join our team in Laramie, Wyoming. Bring your skills, passion, and dedication to keep our transportation system safe, reliable, and top-quality. Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Requirements

Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire
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 in Defensive Driving.
Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.
Must have the ability to obtain a Flagger certification.
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 the 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, 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
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 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
Individuals in this classification must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will 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.
Individuals must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)
Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering)
0-1 year of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)

Responsibilities

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 the 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 to update others' status and/or process effectiveness
Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as 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.