Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician in Moorcroft, Wyoming, to perform various maintenance duties under limited supervision to provide safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation systems. To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you, we invite you to view below:
Moorcroft is a quiet small town located on the rolling hills midway between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park. You’ll have easy access to: hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities in the Black Hills or Big Horn Mountains. Enjoy all Wyoming has to offer - including no state income tax!
This position offers a **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?
Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 / [email protected] / Keri Griffith
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
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Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently.
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Trains incumbents in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
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Provide work direction to Highway Maintenance Assistant employees.
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Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices.
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Operates single and tandem-axle trucks, equipped with striper, auger, aerial lift equipment, or equipped with plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surface.
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Responsible for the rehabilitation and maintenance of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices such as signs and highway striping.
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Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and facilities.
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Attends and completes all required training to obtain/maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
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Communicates information to update others as to work status and/or process effectiveness.
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Utilizes special computerized equipment.
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Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways.
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Responsible for adhering to all safety standards, policies, and procedures, including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment.
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to applicants with a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.
**Must have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary.
**Must have the ability to obtain a Certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.
**Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.
**Must have the ability to obtain a Flagger certification.
KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of state highway maintenance and highway construction standards
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Knowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards
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Knowledge of specifications, standard plans, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and traffic control standards.
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Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
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Knowledge of hazardous materials Response Procedures
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Knowledge of Federal and State requirements for the proper use of personal protective equipment
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Knowledge of basic equipment operation for single and tandem-axle trucks, loaders, and tractors.
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Knowledge of Safe Work Procedures, First Aid, and CPR, and Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks.
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Knowledge of Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.
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Knowledge of and ability to utilize office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Assistant
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License
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Education:
Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering)
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Assistant
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
