Temporary Snow Plow Operator-Southeast Wyoming 2026-02469

State of Wyoming•Statewide, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking multiple Temporary Snow Plow Operators in and around Cheyenne, Elk Mountain, Laramie, Pine Bluffs, Saratoga, Arlington, Medicine Bow, Baggs, and Rawlins to perform winter snow plow operations and highway maintenance under limited supervision to provide a safe, high-quality, efficient transportation system. This is a temporary, full-time position that could last up to 9 months.

Requirements

Knowledge of Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods of time.
Work in adverse environmental conditions, which may include but not be limited to rain, snow, heat, and hail.
Ability to walk long periods of time on even and uneven ground.
Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
Must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
Must have the ability to obtain a Certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.

Nice To Haves

Current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.
Experience in road construction, maintenance, and equipment operations.
Ability to obtain a Certificate of course completion of Defensive Driving.
Ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.
Ability to obtain a Flagger certification.

Responsibilities

Maintains and operates core and complex equipment safely and proficiently.
Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways.
Utilizes special computerized equipment.
Flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices under limited supervision.
Operates single and tandem-axle trucks equipped with plows, wing plows, a sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surfaces.