Job Details

ID #15419592
State Wyoming
City Sheridan
Job type Full-time
Salary USD $21.40 - $27.58 an hour 21.40 - 27.58 an hour
Source State of Wyoming
Showed 2021-06-13
Date 2021-05-24
Deadline 2021-07-23
Category Internet engineering
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Highway Maintenance Specialist II

Wyoming, Sheridan, 82801 Sheridan USA

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is an agency committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist II for the Maintenance Program located in Sheridan, Wyoming. The Highway Maintenance Specialist II will lead a team and perform various maintenance duties 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 below:

Enjoy all historic Western Sheridan has to offer! At the foot of the Big Horn Mountains, you'll have easy access to hunting, fishing, camping, ATV trails, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, other outdoor activities, and too many festivals and events to mention. Don't forget the famous WYO Rodeo held in July and February! Ongoing events are held at Sheridan College for you to enjoy. Feel like city activities? Billings, Montana, is less than two hours away. And Wyoming is one of only seven states with no income tax!

Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2300 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.
  • Lead their team to ensure adequate services are provided to ensure the safest conditions for the traveling public.

  • Oversees and performs all maintenance tasks.

  • Observes, verifies, and documents the work activities of the team.

  • Plan, assign and supervise the work of the team daily.

  • Communicates project information and proposed courses of action and/or subsequent consequences.

  • Completes performance evaluations for their team members.

  • Ability to make and record daily weather observations.

  • Complete budgeting, resource management, and scheduling for the department.

  • Operate single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with an 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 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.

  • Operate front-end loaders, plow trucks, rotary plows, and other heavy equipment to assist in snow removal.

  • Provides leadership, coordinates all maintenance activities, and gives direction to subordinates performing snow removal operations.

  • Ability to effectively and efficiently operate computer systems and programs.

  • Responsible for assisting in preparing long-range and yearly work plans for assigned road sections.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with WYDOT Maintenance experience and/or Management experience.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of purchasing procedures.

  • Knowledge of long-range planning.

  • Knowledge of as-constructed plans.

  • Knowledge of monetary limitations and proper procedures to initiate payments.

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

  • Ability to meet weekly deadlines for reports/paperwork, ensuring accuracy.

  • Knowledge of computer systems and work reporting procedures and requirements and maintenance management practices specific to WYDOT.

  • Knowledge of Federal and State requirements for proper use of personal protective equipment and safety standards.

  • Knowledge of Safe Work Procedures, First Aid, CPR, Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks.

  • Knowledge of Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.

  • Knowledge of highway equipment and operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor'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 Specialist I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

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

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls anytime, 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.

  • Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.

  • Work outdoors for extended periods in adverse environmental conditions.

NOTES:

  • FLSA: Non-exempt

  • WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify for 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 Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.

  • Due to the requirement of a 30 minute response time to occurrences of callbacks.

  • 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 by WYDOT.

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

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

  • Must have the ability to obtain a Flagger certification.

  • 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 about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities

Supplemental Information

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Maintenance

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

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.

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