Highway Maintenance Technician & Snow Plow Operator 2026-02552

State of Wyoming•Farson, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Technician for its Maintenance Program in Farson, Wyoming. The position supports the maintenance of state highways and related facilities, helping keep roadways safe and accessible throughout the year. Work includes operating heavy equipment, repairing roadway surfaces and traffic control devices, and removing snow and ice. The role also involves maintaining highway-related facilities, which may include water and wastewater treatment, and completing required training and certifications. This position requires working outdoors in varied and sometimes adverse weather, around high-speed traffic and construction equipment, and operating vehicles and heavy machinery. Occasional overnight travel is required, and employees must be available for emergency calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and report to the department shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call. On-site housing may be provided. The position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus for eligible candidates. The state compensation package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; and pension and 457B retirement plans.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated education and experience paths: 2–4 years of relevant work experience, typically in highway maintenance or highway construction; or an associate degree, typically in engineering, and 0–1 year of related work experience, typically in highway maintenance or highway construction.
Have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.
Have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary.
Have the ability to obtain certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.
Have the ability to obtain Defensive Driving course completion, First Aid/CPR, and Flagger certifications.
Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
Ability to stand or sit and operate equipment for long periods, and to walk for extended periods on even and uneven ground.
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.
Pass applicable pre-employment drug screening and/or physical; the position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

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, auger and aerial-lift equipment, and vehicles equipped with plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems.
Rehabilitate roadway surfaces and traffic control devices, including signs and pavement markings.
Perform general maintenance of highway-related facilities, including rest areas; this may include water and wastewater treatment in accordance with EPA and DEQ requirements.
Complete required state and federal training to obtain or maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
Communicate information to update others on 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.
Remove snow and ice from roadways, assess treatment effectiveness, and determine when a change in treatment may be necessary.
Follow state and federal safety and quality standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment.