Highway Maintenance Specialist I 2026-02561

About the role

Open Until Filled

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the people of Wyoming. We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and dependable Highway Maintenance Specialist I to join our Maintenance Program team in Rock Springs, Wyoming. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced highway maintenance professional who is ready to take on a leadership role while making a meaningful difference in the safety and reliability of Wyoming’s roadways.

As a Highway Maintenance Specialist I, you will play a key role in leading and supporting a dedicated maintenance crew in the daily operations that keep Wyoming moving safely.

From operating heavy equipment and performing roadway repairs to coordinating snow and ice removal, maintaining traffic signs, and ensuring proper drainage, your leadership and hands-on expertise will help keep our highways safe and dependable throughout every season.

If you enjoy working outdoors, tackling new challenges, and taking pride in a job well done, this is your opportunity to advance your career while serving the traveling public!

Discover Rock Springs, Wyoming – Where Adventure Meets Opportunity!

Located in the heart of southwestern Wyoming, Rock Springs offers the perfect combination of outdoor adventure, rich cultural heritage, and welcoming community spirit. As Wyoming’s fifth-largest city, Rock Springs provides small-town charm with access to recreational opportunities and community amenities. Just a short drive from the breathtaking Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy world-class fishing, boating, hiking, biking, camping, golfing, and year-round exploration of Wyoming’s spectacular landscapes.

Rock Springs is also a community that celebrates its unique history and diversity. The annual International Day festival brings cultures together through traditional foods, entertainment, and celebrations honoring the area's heritage. Residents can also enjoy Wyoming’s Big Show, a popular summer fair featuring entertainment, exhibits, and family-friendly activities. With Western Wyoming Community College providing educational opportunities, cultural events, and community programs, Rock Springs offers an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

And there's another great reason to call Wyoming home—no state income tax!

Take the Next Step in Your Career with WYDOT!

If you're ready to put your experience and leadership skills to work, embrace Wyoming's great outdoors, and become part of a team dedicated to keeping our highways safe, we encourage you to apply today! Join WYDOT and help keep Wyoming moving forward—one mile at a time!

Apply today to be part of a team that keeps Wyoming moving!

This position offers

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus See Notes section 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
• 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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Essential Functions

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Safely operates and trains others to operate complex machinery in specialized maintenance applications
• Leads the performance of daily maintenance tasks as assigned by the Highway Maintenance Supervisor I; provides regular work direction to the crew
• Assists with tracking inventory, material usage, labor, and equipment mileage in the
• supervisor’s absence
• Provides advice and assistance on repair procedures needed for highways, equipment, and buildings; makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding any unplanned maintenance activities that may be needed
• Serves as technical resource for the crew; identifies and corrects any maintenance activity not performed according to state and federal safety and/or quality standards
• Communicates project issues to the supervisor; proposes a new course of action to safely keep the project moving forward
• Provides input to the supervisor regarding crew performance issues and success observed in the field
• Operates heavy equipment, including, but not limited to: single and tandem axle trucks equipped with an auger, aerial lift equipment, or equipped with plows, wing plows, sander,s and chemical systems to remove snow and ice fromthe roadway surface
• Responsible for rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices; oversees on-the-road traffic control operations, including oversight of safety procedures and quality standards
• Attends and completes all state and federal training required in order to obtain/maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills
• Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as training and performance evaluations, and keeps up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment
• Ability to supervise others to schedule daily work activities in a safe work environment.
• Ability to independently make decisions and use sound judgment daily.

Preferences: Agency Requirements

Preference may be given to those applicants with 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Construction and/or Highway Maintenance). Agency requires that the incumbent obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of highway maintenance operations
• Knowledge of computers, basic office equipment, Gmail, and WYDOT
• databases/systems
• Knowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards
• Knowledge of state and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, basic mechanical diagnosis, and repair procedures
• Knowledge of hazardous materials response procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state requirements for the proper use of personal protective equipment equipment
• Knowledge of basic equipment operation for single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors; knowledge of specialized heavy equipment used in maintenance activities
• Knowledge of safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering)

Experience

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within (12) months of hire
• OR

Education & Experience Substitution

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Technician

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within (9) months of hire

Physical Working Conditions

• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment
• Frequent exposure to hazardous materials
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently
• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods of time
• Work in adverse environmental conditions, which may include, but not be limited to, rain, snow, heat, and hail
• Ability to walk for long periods of time on even and uneven ground
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment
• Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Individuals must report to the Department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving the call. Acceptance of an appointment to this classification signifies that the individual is aware of this requirement and will comply with it. Failure to be available for emergency work without an acceptable excuse will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and possible dismissal.
• Individuals in this classification will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT conducts motor vehicle record checks to verify that candidates possess a valid driver's license.
• Individuals in these positions must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Individuals in these positions must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Acceptance of an appointment to this classification signifies that the individual is aware of this requirement and will comply with it. Failure to be available for emergency work, without an acceptable excuse, will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and possible dismissal.
• Individuals in these positions must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• Individuals in these positions may be asked to obtain water certifications if necessary. Individuals in these positions must have the ability to successfully complete the following training provided by WYDOT: Certification to operate specified equipment, Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR certification, and Flagger certification.
• 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, 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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