Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator 2026-00913

Posting number: 2026-00913

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Department of Transportation

Job classification: TNHM05 - HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Trades, Transportation, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Drivers

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


Join Our Team and Make a Difference! 
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is on the lookout for a dedicated Highway Maintenance Technician in Cheyenne, Wyoming! If you're ready to take on a meaningful role in ensuring safe and efficient transportation for the community, this is your chance to shine.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus(eligibility applies)
• 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:https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Why Cheyenne, WY?
Cheyenne combines the charm of the Old West with the modern amenities of a growing community. Love the outdoors? Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, skiing, fishing, hunting, and more—all in your backyard! Bonus: No state income tax means more money in your pocket.

 Learn More About WYDOT Discover our mission, vision, and values:  WYDOT Mission, Vision & Values 

To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you, we invite you to view below:



Human Resource Contact: Mandy McMicheal / 307-745-2111 / mandy.mcmicheal@wyo.gov


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

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently
• Assists with training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment
• Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices
• Operates heavy equipment, including, but not limited to: single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with an auger, aerial lift equipment, or equipped with plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from the roadway surface
• Responsible forthe  rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings
• Responsible for general maintenance of highway-related facilities such as rest areas; this may include performing water and wastewater treatment according to EPA and DEQ requirements
• Attends and completes all state and federal training required to obtain/maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills
• Communicates information