Highway Maintenance Supervisor I 2026-02582

State of Wyoming; Reno Junction (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Competitive benefits package (health,

Vacation and holidays

FMLA

Job summary

State of Wyoming invites applications for a Highway Maintenance Supervisor I in Wright, WY. The role oversees maintenance crews, budgets, and daily field operations to ensure safe and efficient road services.

WyDOT housing arrangements and a $2,000 hiring bonus are noted, with comprehensive benefits and retirement plans. The position requires a Bachelor's in Management or related field and a Class A CDL, with 0–2 years of related highway experience (or 3–5 years as substitute).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management or related field.
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience in highway maintenance with knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• 3-5 years of progressive work experience with knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist can substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Supervises highway maintenance operations and assigns daily activities.
• Schedules crew shifts and allocates labor and equipment for weather events.
• Identifies training needs and conducts/coaches training; handles hiring and development.
• Conducts performance appraisals and ensures access to required online training.
• Oversees upkeep, service, and scheduling of equipment repairs for the crew.
• Decides maintenance treatments and guides crew in unfamiliar methods.
• Manages materials, inventory, and communicates needs for high-dollar purchases.
• Records work orders, time cards, and material usage in agency systems.
• Monitors project budgets and progress and assesses road sections for repairs.
• Ensures safety compliance and conducts daily safety briefings with PPE checks.
• Maintains relationships with crew, landowners, and the public about maintenance plans.

Skills

Highway safety standards

Heavy equipment operation

Budget monitoring

Team building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Management

Tools

WYDOT systems

Gmail

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Supervisor I in Wright, 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.

Wright is located in the heart of Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, approximately 40 miles south of Gillette along Highway 59. This welcoming small town offers a close-knit community, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a strong connection to Wyoming’s energy and agricultural heritage. Enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing at Panther Pond, golfing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Spend time exploring local parks and walking paths, visiting the Centennial Museum, or enjoying community events, rodeos, and the annual Wright Days celebration. With the wide-open spaces, western charm, and peaceful pace of small-town living, Wright is a great place to call home. Enjoy all Wyoming has to offer—including no state income tax!

This position offers:

$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

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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Human Resource Contact: Keri Griffith / 307-674-2318 / [e-mail]

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.
• 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:

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:

• Residing in WYDOT-provided housing at this location is a requirement of the position.
• 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.
• A Housing allowance may be available.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Acceptance of a permanent, full-time position posted for public recruitment.
  • 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.

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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.