Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist I in Gillette, Wyoming, to perform various maintenance duties for our Maintenance Team, under limited supervision to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system. To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you, we invite you to view the video 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 holiday

Gillette is located on the rolling hills midway between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park and is one hour from Devil’s Tower National Monument. The Powder River Basin, a geological structural basin, produces over one-third of our nation’s coal. You’ll have easy access to hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities in the Black Hills or Big Horn Mountains. Enjoy all Wyoming has to offer - including no state income tax!
Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 / Jenny Sullivan / 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.

• Operates and trains others to safely operate complex machinery in specialized applications.
• Performs and oversees all maintenance tasks.
• Observes, verifies, and documents work activities of Highway Maintenance Assistants and Highway Maintenance Technicians.
• Assists the manager in planning, assigning, and supervising.
• Provides advice and assistance on repair procedures needed for highways, equipment, and buildings.
• Serves as a technical resource.
• Communicates project information and proposed courses of action and/or subsequent consequences.
• Provides input to performance evaluations for Highway Maintenance Assistants and Highway Maintenance Technicians.
• Provides work direction to a crew daily.
• Provides leadership and guidance to others while performing duties related to guardrail repair and snow and ice removal.
• Operates single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with an auger, aerial lift equipment, or plows, wing plow, sander, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from roadway surfaces.
• Responsible for the rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic control devices.
• Attends and completes all required training to obtain or maintain required certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
• Utilizes special computerized 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 specifications, standard plans, policies and procedures, rules, regulations, and traffic control standards.
• Ability to meet weekly deadlines for reports/paperwork produced with accuracy and timeliness.
• Knowledge of computer systems and work reporting requirements, and maintenance management practices are specific to WYDOT.
• 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, Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.
• Knowledge of highway equipment and operations.
• Knowledge of computer systems, work reporting requirements, and maintenance management practices specific to WYDOT.

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Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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 Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools.
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous materials.
• Ability to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
• Work outdoors for extended periods of time in adverse environmental conditions.

NOTES:

Supplemental Information

To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation, please visit us at: www.dot.state.wy.us/home.html

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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.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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