Highway Maintenance Supervisor 2025-01901

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Are you ready to step into a leadership role, make a real impact, and experience life in one of Wyomings most scenic and welcoming communities? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Supervisor I in Cody, Wyoming. In this key position, you will manage vital highway maintenance operations, ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the states transportation system. Youll lead a dedicated team of professionals, coordinating resources, planning seasonal and emergency responses, and maintaining high standards for safety and service.

Cody, founded by the legendary Colonel William F. Buffalo Bill Cody, is the eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park and sits at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Living in Cody means enjoying a unique blend of Western heritage, small-town hospitality, and access to world-class outdoor recreation. From hunting, fishing, and hiking to skiing, rock climbing, ATV trails, snowmobiling, rodeos, and morethis region offers something for every adventurer. You'll also enjoy the financial benefit of living in one of only nine U.S. states with no state income tax.

This position offers more than just a careerits an opportunity to make a lasting impact on Wyomings infrastructure and public safety while enjoying a lifestyle that blends meaningful work with outdoor freedom. If you have a strong background in highway or construction maintenance, proven leadership skills, and a passion for public service, we invite you to apply and lead the way in keeping Wyomings roads safe, efficient, and resilient.

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This position offers:
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See Notes section for eligibility

• 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

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

• Will lead a crew of employees to ensure adequate services are provided along with 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, front plow, 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.
• Operate front-end loaders, plow trucks, rotary plows, and other heavy equipment to assist with 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 preparing long-range and yearly work plans for assigned road sections.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

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

**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.

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, 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, and Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in completing tasks.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials Response Procedures.
• Knowledge of highway equipment and operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Class A Commercial Driver's License
OR

Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Management) Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Highway Construction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Highway Maintenance Specialist
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Class A Commercial Driver's License
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 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.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

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 Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• 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.
• Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus**

  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.

  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.

  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.

  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.

  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

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

URL: 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.