Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator 2026-02565

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Maintenance Technician in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The position maintains and operates equipment, supports roadway rehabilitation and traffic control, and performs highway and facility maintenance. It includes snow and ice removal using trucks and specialized equipment, with decisions about treatment effectiveness and when to change treatments. The technician must follow state and federal safety and quality standards, attend required training, and may help train other technicians. Emergency work calls can occur at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and employees must report to the department shop within 30 minutes of a call. Occasional overnight travel may be required. The State of Wyoming offers a $2,000 hiring bonus to eligible employees, subject to stated eligibility rules, along with health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; pension and 457B retirement plans; and flexible schedule and work-life balance options. The position is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.
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.
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 operation of single- and tandem-axle trucks, loaders, and tractors.
Knowledge of safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities.
Ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.
Either 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 relevant work experience, typically in highway maintenance or highway construction.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to report to the department shop within 30 minutes after receiving an emergency call.
Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools; daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment; and frequent exposure to hazardous materials.
Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
Ability to stand or sit and operate equipment for long periods, walk for long periods on even and uneven ground, and work in adverse conditions such as rain, snow, heat, and hail, around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
A valid driver's license is required for motor vehicle record verification.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver 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 and equipment fitted with augers, aerial lifts, plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems.
Rehabilitate roadway surfaces and traffic control devices, including signs and pavement markings.
Maintain highway-related facilities such as rest areas, including water and wastewater treatment when applicable.
Complete required state and federal training to obtain or maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
Communicate information about status and process effectiveness to others.
Use computers for agency activities such as training and performance evaluations, and keep up to date on advances in specialized equipment.
Remove snow and ice from roadways, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and determine when a change in treatment may be necessary.
Follow state and federal safety and quality standards and correctly use associated personal protective equipment.
Respond to emergency work calls and report to the department shop within 30 minutes of a call.
Undertake occasional overnight travel and obtain water certifications if necessary.