Highway Maintenance Supervisor I 2026-02269

State of Wyoming; Afton (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $2,000

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

State Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays

No State Income Tax

Public service culture

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Maintenance Supervisor I in Afton, Wyoming. You will lead maintenance crews, plan daily operations, and ensure safety and efficiency across roadways, buildings, and rest areas.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and CDL Class A, with 0-2 years (or 3-5 years with equivalent experience) in highway maintenance. Eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus and strong public-service benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Management or related field.
• 0-2 years of progressive highway maintenance experience, or 3-5 years with equivalent knowledge.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises highway maintenance operations and assigns daily activities.
• Schedules shifts and coordinates equipment across crews and weather events.
• Identifies training needs and conducts coaching and development.
• Maintains equipment, budgets, and project documentation in agency systems.
• Ensures safety compliance and communicates with the public about ongoing work.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Crew supervision

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management

3-5 years progressive highway maintenance/related experience

Tools

Class A CDL

Gmail / WYDOT systems

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Supervisor I in Afton, Wyoming, to help lead the maintenance of roadways, roadway structures, buildings, rest areas, and other critical transportation infrastructure. This position plays an important role in ensuring the safety, quality, and efficiency of Wyoming’s transportation system by supervising maintenance crews, coordinating daily operations, and helping protect the traveling public.

LIVE AND WORK IN AFTON, WYOMING!

Experience small-town hospitality in beautiful Afton, Wyoming! Afton is home to the world’s largest Elkhorn Arch, constructed from more than 3,000 elk antlers. The community also offers a variety of attractions, including the Intermittent Spring, CallAir Museum, and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum.

Afton provides year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and community events. Winter activities include Cutter and Chariot Racing and the Snowmobile Hill Climb Challenge, while summer brings the Lincoln County Fair. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, hiking, camping, and exploring the scenic surroundings. When it’s time to slow down, Afton’s charming shops and local restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy the community’s small-town atmosphere.

With its combination of outdoor recreation, community events, and small-town living, Afton is a great place to build both a career and a life. And with no state individual income tax, Wyoming offers an additional financial benefit to those who choose to call the state home.

This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus

See notes for eligibility and conditions

Benefits Include

• Leadership opportunity in a highly respected state agency
• Culture of public service and strong support for work/life balance
• Career advancement and development opportunities
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• No State Income Tax – Wyoming is one of only seven states offering this financial advantage
• Live and work in a close-knit, supportive community amid stunning natural surroundings

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

Human Resource Contact: 307-352-3048 / Terra Poling / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• 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; guides the 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.

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to those applicants with supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Management)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Class A Commercial Driver’s License

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Class A Commercial Driver’s License

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES

• 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 must have had recruitment open 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.

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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.

Human Resource Contact: 307-352-3048 / Terra Poling / [e-mail]