TNHM05-2024-00394-Highway Maintenance Technician-Snow Plow Driver-Riverton - State of Wyoming

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician in Riverton, Wyoming, to perform various maintenance duties under limited supervision to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.  

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This position offers:

• **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See Notes section for eligibility 
• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: 
https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/administration/strategic_performance/mission_vision_values_1.html 

Riverton is located in central Wyoming near the Wind River Mountains and three hours southeast of Yellowstone National Park. You can enjoy fishing, hunting, gambling, and hot-air ballooning, among other activities. Central Wyoming College is located in Riverton and offers a wide variety of programs for all ages. Wyoming is one of nine states with no income tax. 

Human Resource Contact:307-568-3427 / Kari Davis / kari.davis@wyo.gov


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

 

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently. Trains incumbents in the operation and maintenance of equipment. Provides work direction to Highway Maintenance Assistant employees. Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices.
• Operates single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with stripers, auger, aerial lift equipment, plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from the roadway surface.
• Responsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices such as signs and highway striping.
• Responsible for maintenance of equipment and facilities in rest areas, including water and wastewater treatment.
• Attends and completes all required training to obtain/maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
• Communicates information to update others as to work status and/or process effectiveness.
• Utilizes special computerized equipment.
• Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways.
• Responsible for adhering to all safety standards, policies, and procedures including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment.