Highway Maintenance Supervisor I 2026-00841

Posting number: 2026-00841

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Department of Transportation

Job classification: TNHM08- HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation, Management, Maintenance

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Supervisor I in Patrick Draw, Wyoming, to assist in managing the maintenance of roadways, roadway structures, buildings, rest areas, and other critical infrastructure. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of the state’s transportation system by supervising maintenance crews and overseeing daily operations to protect the traveling public.

Patrick Draw, located within the Red Desert near Rock Springs, is a striking and historically rich landscape known for its rugged beauty and remarkable sense of isolation. The Red Desert itself is one of the largest undeveloped regions in the lower 48 states, offering visitors a rare experience of wide-open space and tranquility that is increasingly hard to find.

Often described as a living “archive,” the area reveals layers of both natural and human history. Its geology tells a story millions of years in the making, with exposed sedimentary layers and vividly colored sandstone formations. At the same time, the land holds deep connections to westward expansion, including routes associated with the Oregon Trail, where emigrants once crossed this harsh but captivating terrain.

Wildlife is one of Patrick Draw’s most compelling features. The open, sagebrush-dominated landscape provides ideal habitat for species such as pronghorn, elk, wild horses, and greater sage-grouse. It is especially well known as a prime location to observe pronghorn moving freely across expansive, unobstructed terrain—one of the most iconic wildlife experiences in Wyoming.

The broader Red Desert region is equally dramatic, featuring multicolored badlands, rolling sagebrush plains, and the immense Killpecker Sand Dunes—one of the largest active dune systems in North America. Together, these elements create a landscape that feels both timeless and untamed, offering a powerful glimpse into the natural and cultural heritage of the American West.

Position Highlights:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (see job posting for eligibility requirements)

• Leadership opportunity in a highly respected state agency

• Culture of public service and strong support for work/life balance 

• Career advancement and development opportunities

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
• 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!

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To discover what a career with WYDOT can mean for you,apply todayand become part of a team that keeps Wyoming moving safely and efficiently.

Human Resource Contact:307-352-3048 / Terra Poling / terra.poling1@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.

• Supervises the highway maintenance operations of a crew and assigns daily activities according to the overall work plan determined by the Highway Maintenance Supervisor II.
• Schedules crew members for rotating shifts, assigns labor and equipment to assist neighboring maintenance crews, and plans for coverage/equipment in anticipated weather events; works in the field when crews are running short and as needed.