Job Description
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 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 a
Temporary Friction Truck Driver in
Cheyenne, 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 performing
friction testing on WYDOT roadways, ensuring that they meet both WYDOT and
Federal 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, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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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 about , 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
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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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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
03
Describe your experience and proficiency with mechanical skills.
04
Do you have a valid driver's license?
05
(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Government jobs
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
06
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
07
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
08
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
09
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use 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 at have read and understand the above statement.
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