Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator

Position: Highway Maintenance Technician & Snowplow Operator 2025-01339
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. As a Highway Maintenance Technician, you are responsible for performing various maintenance duties, under limited supervision, to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system. We are seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician for the Maintenance Program located in Jackson, Wyoming

To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you, we invite you to view below:

Jackson Hole offers a vibrant mix of outdoor adventure and cultural charm. With quick access to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, residents and visitors can enjoy world-class skiing, biking, rafting, and unparalleled wildlife viewing. The town buzzes year-round with activities, making it a haven not only for outdoor enthusiasts but also for foodies, artists, and shoppers-boasting a cultural scene unmatched by any other mountain town.

Commuters often travel over the scenic Teton Pass from neighboring Idaho, adding to the region's dynamic atmosphere. Adding to its appeal, Wyoming is one of just seven states with no state income tax.

This position offers:

$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes 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

Human Resource Contact:
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

* Maintains and operates complex equipment safely and proficiently

* Assists with training other technicians in the operation and maintenance of equipment

* Under limited supervision, flags traffic and sets up traffic control devices

* Operates heavy equipment including, but not limited to: single and tandem axle trucks, equipped with an auger, aerial lift equipment, or equipped with plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems to remove snow and ice from the roadway surface

* Responsible for rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings

* Responsible for general maintenance of highway-related facilities such as rest areas; this may include performing water and waste water treatment according to EPA and DEQ requirements

* Attends and completes all state and federal training required to obtain/maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills

* Communicates information in order to update others' status and/or process effectiveness

* Utilizes computers for agency practices, such as for training and performance evaluations, and keeps up to date on technological advances with specialized equipment

* Performs duties involved in removing snow and ice from roadways; determines effectiveness of treatments and may determine when a change in treatment is necessary

* Responsible for adhering to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including the correct use of all associated personal protective equipment

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants who have a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements prior to employment.

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 in 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 state highway pavement marking and signing standards

* Knowledge of state and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures

* Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair procedures.

* Knowledge of hazardous materials response procedures

* Knowledge of federal and state requirements for the proper use of personal protective equipment

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