Highway Maintenance Technician - Urban Striper 2026-02023

Posting number: 2026-02023

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Department of Transportation

Job classification: TNHM05 - HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Transportation

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a skilled Highway Maintenance Technician for the Urban Striping Crew to join our team in Basin, Wyoming—a town rich in history, natural beauty, and community spirit. Known as the “Lilac City,” Basin has been at the heart of Wyoming’s agricultural legacy since 1896 and offers a welcoming, tight-knit community where wide-open spaces and outdoor adventure define the lifestyle.

Nestled near the Bighorn Mountains, Basin offers unparalleled outdoor recreation—from fishing, hunting, and camping to skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing, hiking, boating, and swimming. The town blends small-town charm with the benefits of Wyoming living, including no state income tax, allowing you to enjoy more of what you earn. If you’re ready to combine meaningful work with an exceptional lifestyle, Basin is calling—apply today and help keep Wyoming’s highways safe and scenic!

Why Join WYDOT?

• 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! 

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For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: Click Here
 
Bring your engineering expertise to WYDOT and help shape the future of Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact while enjoying the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors.

Human Resource Contact:  Jesse Maschke/jesse.maschke1@wyo.gov/307-747-4416


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

• Completes the annual rural (truck) striping goals every year, including striping centerlines, edge lines, turning bay delineations, and all other highway markings through all rural areas of the district.
• Paints various new projects, chip seals, or emergency needs when necessary.
• Performs off-season duties, including disassembling and reassembling the striper truck's paint delivery systems. Must completely inspect, clean, maintain, and modify if needed, with a very small margin of error.
• Sets up safe traffic control.
• Safely operates and trains others to operate complex machinery in specialized applications.
• Performs and oversees all maintenance tasks.
• Operates single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with striper, plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surface.
• 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.
• Performs managerial duties, including