Highway Maintenance Supervisor I 2026-02040
State of Wyoming
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Job summary
The State of Wyoming is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician (Supervisor I) in Casper to support the Highway Maintenance Supervisor II in maintaining roadways, structures, and facilities to safety and quality standards.
This role includes supervising crews, planning shifts, budgeting, and ensuring safe operations; a CDL and related experience are required, with a $2,000 hiring bonus offered.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Management or related field.
- 0-2 years of progressive highway maintenance or construction experience.
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- 3-5 years of progressive experience at the Highway Maintenance Specialist level (substitution).
Responsibilities
- Supervises highway maintenance operations of a crew and assigns daily activities.
- Schedules crew for rotating shifts and coordinates with neighboring crews.
- Identifies training needs and conducts training for leads and technicians.
- Conducts performance appraisals and ensures online training is completed.
- Responsible for upkeep, service, and scheduling of equipment repairs.
- Decides maintenance treatments and guides crews on new methods.
- Orders and maintains materials and inventories; communicates needs for high-dollar purchases.
- Records work orders, time cards, and material usage in agency systems.
- Monitors project budgets and inspects projects for compliance with standards.
- Ensures safety policies followed and provides daily safety briefings.
- Maintains relationships with local landowners and public; communicates projects and hazards.
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Job description
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician (Supervisor I) in Casper, Wyoming to assist the Highway Maintenance Supervisor II with the responsibility of maintaining all the roadways, roadway structures, buildings, rest areas, and other infrastructures to the standard that fulfills the departments' requirements for safety, high quality, and efficient transportation system.
- $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
Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Casper—the place for entertainment indoors and out—offers adventures for everyone! Enjoy peaceful walking paths and parks, nearby lakes and the North Platte River, summer splash pads, skiing or snowboarding, and family events at David Street Station. Wyoming is also one of nine states with no income tax.
Human Resource Contact: 307-473-3243 / Madeline Miozzi / madeline.miozzi@wyo.gov
- 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, assign 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.
- Identifies training needs of subordinate crew members; ensures training is completed; may conduct training for leads and technicians; responsible for employee hiring, coaching, and development; communicates with human resources regarding disciplinary actions and recruitment needs.
- Conducts performance appraisals for crew members; ensures crew members have access to computers to complete appraisals and required online training.
- Responsible for the upkeep, service, and scheduling of equipment repairs for their crew.
- Responsible for deciding the type of maintenance treatment or application used by the crew to accomplish the job at hand; provides guidance to crew on how to perform an unfamiliar or irregular method.
- Orders and maintains materials and inventory; communicates needs for high-dollar purchases to the Highway Maintenance Supervisor II.
- Utilizes the computer to accurately record work orders, employee time cards, and material usage in agency systems; records crew’s work accomplishments.
- Monitors project budgets and progress, inspects projects according to state and federal quality standards and assesses road sections and associated infrastructure for needed repair/maintenance; communicates unplanned maintenance to area supervisor.
- Ensures crews are working safely and according to established safety policies and procedures; conducts daily safety briefings and lines out precautions for each work activity; ensures crew members have the appropriate protective gear prior to the start of the operation.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships amongst crew members, local landowners, and the public; communicates ongoing maintenance projects, traffic control operations, and hazardous situations to the public when necessary.
- Maintains ongoing and open communication with other Highway Maintenance Supervisors and district staff to ensure work is completed efficiently and safely across the overall district and statewide.
Qualifications
Preference may be given to those applicants with supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of state and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures
- Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and basic mechanical repair
- Knowledge of routine and specialized highway maintenance operations
- Knowledge of agency policies and procedures, agency quality and road service commitments, and safe work practices
- Knowledge of budget monitoring, agency billing procedures, and inventory tracking
- Knowledge of computers, basic office equipment, Gmail, and WYDOT
- databases/systems
- Knowledge of regulations and state and federal agencies that relate to highway maintenance operations (i.e. OSHA, EPA, DEQ, BLM, USFWS, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, etc., and city and county governments)
- Knowledge of resource and time management
- Knowledge of team-building practices and relationship-building
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Management)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist
Class A Commercial Driver’s License
OR
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist
Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- This position takes place in an average work environment.
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Individuals in this classification will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
- Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
- Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
- One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
- Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
- Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
- If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.
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.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
- Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
- Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
- Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
- Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
- Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
Explore your total compensation: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/
Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can’t find anywhere else — wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.
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