TNHM06-2024-00463-Highway Maintenance Spec.-Wheatland - State of Wyoming

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

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  


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

Wheatland is the largest town in Platte County, Wyoming. The city provides easy access to all types of recreational areas including various outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and different activities to keep the family busy all year! Those who enjoy college sports can drive a little over an hour to watch the University Wyoming games and cheer on the Cowboys! Wyoming is one of nine states with no income tax.

This position offers:
 

• 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

Human Resource Contact: Keri Long / 307-473-3243 / Keri.Long@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.

 

• Operates and trains others to safely operate complex machinery in specialized applications.
• Performs and oversees all maintenance tasks.
• 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.
• Serves as a technical resource.
• 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 related to guardrail repair and snow and ice removal.
• Operates single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with an auger, aerial lift equipment, or plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surface.
• Responsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices.
• Attends and completes all required training in order to obtain or maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
• Utilizes special computerized equipment.