NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Highway Maintenance Technician 2025-02023
Cheyenne, WY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.66/hr - $22.96/hr
0+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Technician to join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The role involves maintaining and operating complex equipment, assisting with training, and ensuring safe transportation by managing traffic control and roadway rehabilitation.
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Responsibilities
Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently
Assists with training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment
Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices
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, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from the roadway surface
Responsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings
Responsible for general maintenance of highway-related facilities such as rest areas; this may include performing water and wastewater treatment according to EPA and DEQ requirements
Attends and completes all state and federal training required to obtain/maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills
Communicates information in order to update others' status and/or process effectiveness
Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as for training and performance evaluations, and keeps up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment
Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways; determines the effectiveness of treatments and may determine when a change in treatment is necessary
Responsible for adhering to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of relevant work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)
Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire
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 long periods of time on even and uneven ground
Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment
Preferred
Current Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment
Certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT
Certificate of course completion of Defensive Driving
First Aid/CPR certification
Flagger certification
Benefits
$2,000 Hiring Bonus!
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
State Retirement Plan with additional savings options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Work/Life Balance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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