Highway Maintenance Technician - $2,000 Hiring Bonus

State of Wyoming; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Retirement Plans (Pension/457B)

Flexible schedules

Work-life balance

Job summary

State of Wyoming, Wyoming Department of Transportation, seeks a Highway Maintenance Technician in Rock Springs to support the Maintenance Program. The role focuses on operating and maintaining road equipment, performing snow/ice removal, and ensuring traffic safety with proper signaling and control devices.

Eligible candidates may be required to obtain a Class A CDL within a year and pursue certifications such as water, defensive driving, First Aid/CPR, and Flagger.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (Engineering) preferred or 2-4 years of related highway maintenance experience.
• 0-1 year of related work experience (highway maintenance/highway construction) or substitution with 2-4 years of experience.
• Must obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain Water certifications if necessary; defensive driving, First Aid/CPR, and Flagger certifications recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently.
• Assists with training other technicians on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices under limited supervision.
• Operates heavy equipment including trucks with attachments to remove snow and ice.
• Performs routine maintenance of highway facilities and may work with water treatment duties per EPA/DEQ.
• Completes required state and federal trainings to obtain certifications.
• Uses agency computer systems for training and performance evaluations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate's Degree (Engineering)

Tools

CDL Class A License

Water Certifications

Defensive Driving

First Aid/CPR

Flagger Certification

Job description

State of Wyoming, Wyoming Department of Transportation, seeks a Highway Maintenance Technician in Rock Springs to support the Maintenance Program. The role focuses on operating and maintaining road equipment, performing snow/ice removal, and ensuring traffic safety with proper signaling and control devices.

Eligible candidates may be required to obtain a Class A CDL within a year and pursue certifications such as water, defensive driving, First Aid/CPR, and Flagger.