Tnhm05-2023-00245- Highway Maintenance Technician-Reno Junction

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking 2 Highway Maintenance Technicians in Reno Junction, Wyoming, to perform various maintenance duties under limited supervision to provide safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation systems. To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you, we invite you to view below:

This position offers:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Limited time hiring incentive Eighty (80) additional hours of incentive pay at the hourly rate of hire to be paid out at the end of the successful candidate's first month of employment

• New hires and rehires who begin employment by June 30, 2023, will qualify for this limited-time incentive.

Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 / jennifer.sullivan@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently.

• Trains incumbents in the operation and maintenance of equipment.

• Provide work direction to Highway Maintenance Assistant employees.

• Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices.

• Operates single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with striper, auger, aerial lift equipment, or equipped with plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surface.

• Responsible for the rehabilitation and maintenance of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices such as signs and highway striping.

• Responsible for the maintenance of equipment and facility.

• Attends and completes all required training to obtain/maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.

• Communicates information to update others as to work status and/or process effectiveness.

• Utilizes special computerized equipment.

• Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways.

• Responsible for adhering to all safety standards, policies, and procedures, including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of state highway maintenance and highway construction standards

• Knowledge of state highway pavement marking and signing standards

• Knowledge of specifications, standard plans, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and traffic control standards.

• 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 Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks.

• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.

• Knowledge of and ability to utilize office equipment such as computers, calculators, and telephones.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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 Assistant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License

OR

Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Assistant

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License

Necessary Special Requirements

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.

• Work in adverse environmental conditions, which may includebut not be limited to rain, snow, heat, and hail.

• Ability to walk for extended periods on even and uneven ground.

• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.

• Individuals in this classification must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

• Individuals in this classification 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. Failure to be available for emergency work without an acceptable excuse will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and possible dismissal.

• Individuals must report to the department Shopwithin 30 minutesof receiving a call.

• Occasional overnight travel is required.

• Must have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary.

• Must have the ability to obtain a Certification to operate specified equipment as directed byWYDOT.

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

• The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

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

• Must have the ability to obtain aFlaggercertification.

• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation

• WYDOT-Chief Engineer

• District Maintenance

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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.