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Temporary Friction Truck Driver 2026-01087

State of Wyoming • United States, United States • 2d ago

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Temporary Friction Truck Driver 2026-01087

Salary

$20.66 - $22.96 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2026-01087

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

04/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

Description

Benefits

Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) as a Temporary Friction Truck Driver!

Are you ready to play a key role in ensuring the safety and quality of Wyoming's roadways? WYDOT is looking for aTemporary Friction Truck DriverinCheyenne, Wyoming, where you'll be making an impact by helping maintain one of the most crucial parts of the state's transportation system.

As a Friction Truck Operator, you will be responsible for performingfriction testingon WYDOT roadways, ensuring that they meet both WYDOT andFederal Highway Administration (FHWA)specifications. This is your opportunity to work under limited supervision and provide invaluable data and basic engineering calculations that contribute to maintaining safe and efficient highways.

You'll be at the heart of keeping Wyoming's transportation system high-quality and secure. If you're passionate about precision, safety, and supporting the future of Wyoming's roads, this is your chance to make a real difference.

Don't miss out-apply today and be part of something vital to Wyoming's future!

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) , or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL)

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? ?? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4356

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

Conducts the annual friction survey of selected roadways on the Wyoming state highway system using a specially designed friction trailer in accordance with ASTM E274

Ensures the friction test vehicle and trailer meet all safety requirements, traffic laws are observed, and testing is performed in a manner that is safe and courteous to the public

Develops and maintains field reports including, but not limited to, the following information: location and road section, date and time of day, weather conditions, lane and wheel path, pavement @type, and skid number Maintains testing equipment to ensure it is operating within calibration and specification

Diagnoses and troubleshoots basic mechanical and software problems

Schedules travel and data collection activities for the most efficient use of time and resources

Processes collected friction files and generates reports for the annual Pavement Management System Analysis Report

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those who have a Valid driver's license and Mechanical skills

KNOWLEDGE:

Written and oral communication

Ability to read, understand, and implement technical procedures

Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more and be seated for long periods while collecting data across the state.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires extensive in-state and occasional out-of-state travel

Keeps up with new equipment and test procedures

Learns how to maintain and repair equipment without damaging or affecting the calibration

Recognizes problems with the quality of data being obtained and trouble-shooting equipment or procedures used

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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 (http://www.e-verify.gov) , including your rights and responsibilities

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

This is a temporary, full-time position with no expectation of continued employment and may be dismissed at any time without cause or reason.

Supplemental Information

045-Wyoming Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Engineering & Planning - Materials

Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) 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.

Non Benefit Position

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