Highway Maintenance Technician - Urban Striper 2026-02023

State of Wyoming•Basin, WY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a skilled Highway Maintenance Technician for the Urban Striping Crew to join our team in Basin, Wyoming. This role involves completing annual rural striping goals, painting various projects, performing off-season maintenance on striping equipment, and ensuring safe traffic control. The position also includes operating single and tandem axle trucks for snow and ice removal, overseeing maintenance assistants, and performing managerial duties such as calculating production rates and coordinating with agencies. The job offers meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities, combined with the lifestyle benefits of living in Basin, Wyoming, such as outdoor recreation and no state income tax.

Requirements

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Technician
Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within (12) months of hire
Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Technician
Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within (12) months of hire
Knowledge of highway equipment and operations.
Knowledge of computer systems, work reporting requirements, and maintenance management practices specific to WYDOT.
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 equipment operation for single and tandem axle trucks, snow plow, loaders, and tractors.
Knowledge of Safe Work Procedures, First Aid and CPR, and Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks.
Ability to utilize office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.
Skill in highway striping and painting.

Nice To Haves

Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Completes the annual rural (truck) striping goals every year, including striping centerlines, edge lines, turning bay delineations, and all other highway markings through all rural areas of the district.
Paints various new projects, chip seals, or emergency needs when necessary.
Performs off-season duties, including disassembling and reassembling the striper truck's paint delivery systems.
Completely inspects, cleans, maintains, and modifies equipment with a very small margin of error.
Sets up safe traffic control.
Safely operates and trains others to operate complex machinery in specialized applications.
Performs and oversees all maintenance tasks.
Operates single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with striper, plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surface.
Observes, verifies, and documents work activities of Highway Maintenance Assistants and Highway Maintenance Technicians.
Assists manager in planning, assigning, and supervising.
Provides advice and assistance on repair procedures needed for highways, equipment, and buildings.
Performs managerial duties, including calculating production rates and scheduling priorities coordinating with various city and state agencies, inventory and time entry into Agile Assets (AA), and other office work.
Communicates project information and proposed courses of action and/or subsequent consequences.
Provides input to performance evaluations for Highway Maintenance Assistants and Highway Maintenance Technicians.
Provides work direction to a crew on a daily basis.
Provides leadership and guidance to others while performing duties.