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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Guardrail/ Highway Maintenance Technician 2025-02423

Rock Springs, WY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.66/hr - $22.96/hr

0+ years exp

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway/Guardrail Maintenance Technician based in Rock Springs, to join our dedicated District 3 Guardrail Crew. This position performs a variety of roadway and guardrail maintenance duties under limited supervision to support WYDOT’s mission of providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system.

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Responsibilities

Perform skilled labor for the repair, installation, and maintenance of guardrails and related highway infrastructure

Operate a variety of heavy equipment and hand tools

Work in varying weather and traffic conditions throughout District 3

Promote safety and follow all relevant regulations and standards

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 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 to update others' status and process effectiveness

Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as 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

Equipment operation certificationFirst Aid/CPR certificationDefensive Driving certificationFlagger certificationHeavy equipment operationSafety standardsHazardous materialsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

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

Must have the ability to obtain a Certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT

Must have the ability to obtain a Certificate of course completion in Defensive Driving

Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification

Must have the ability to obtain a Flagger certification

2-4 years of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) OR Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering) with 0-1 year of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction)

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 and repair procedures

Knowledge of hazardous materials response procedures

Knowledge of federal and state requirements for proper use of personal protective equipment

Knowledge of basic equipment operation for single and tandem axle trucks, loaders and tractors

Knowledge of safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities

Knowledge of and the ability to utilize basic office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones

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