Highway Maintenance Specialist I & Snow Plow Operator 2026-02550

State of Wyoming•Jackson, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist I for its Maintenance Program team in Jackson, Wyoming. The position leads and works alongside a highway maintenance crew to help maintain safe, reliable roadways. Work includes coordinating and performing highway maintenance, operating heavy equipment, repairing roadways, removing snow and ice, and maintaining highway signs and drainage systems. The specialist provides regular work direction to the crew, helps ensure work meets safety and quality standards, and communicates project issues and recommendations to the Highway Maintenance Supervisor I. The role also involves equipment and materials tracking, training, inspections, use of agency computer systems, and maintaining required certifications. The position requires availability for emergency calls at any time, with a requirement to report to the department shop within 30 minutes. Occasional overnight travel is required. This position is based in Jackson, Wyoming. It offers a $2,000 hiring bonus and up to $2,807 monthly housing assistance for eligible employees. The State of Wyoming benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; and retirement pension and 457B plans.

Requirements

Associate's degree, typically in Engineering, with 0–2 years of progressive Highway Maintenance or Highway Construction experience and knowledge at the Highway Maintenance Technician level; alternatively, 2–4 years of such progressive work experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL): within 12 months of hire under the education-and-experience route, or within 9 months under the experience-substitution route. The agency requirement also states that the incumbent must obtain a Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge of highway maintenance operations.
Knowledge of computers, basic office equipment, Gmail, and WYDOT databases and systems.
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, basic mechanical diagnosis, and repair procedures.
Knowledge of hazardous materials response procedures.
Knowledge of federal and state requirements for proper use of personal protective equipment.
Knowledge of basic operation of single- and tandem-axle trucks, loaders, and tractors, as well as specialized heavy equipment used in maintenance activities.
Knowledge of safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities.
Ability to lift or carry 50 pounds independently; stand or sit and operate equipment for long periods; and walk for long periods on even and uneven ground.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and hail, and around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools, daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment, and frequent exposure to hazardous materials.
Must be available for emergency calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and report to the department shop within 30 minutes.
Must pass required pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Must successfully complete WYDOT-provided training for specified equipment operation, Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR, and Flagger certification.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants with 3–4 years of progressive work experience, typically in Highway Construction and/or Highway Maintenance.

Responsibilities

Safely operate complex machinery and train others in specialized maintenance applications.
Lead daily maintenance tasks assigned by the Highway Maintenance Supervisor I and provide regular work direction to the crew.
Assist with tracking inventory, material usage, labor, and equipment mileage when the supervisor is absent.
Provide advice on repair procedures for highways, equipment, and buildings, and recommend unplanned maintenance to the supervisor.
Serve as a technical resource for the crew and identify and correct work that does not meet state or federal safety and quality standards.
Communicate project issues to the supervisor and propose safe ways to keep projects moving forward.
Provide the supervisor with input about crew performance and observed successes in the field.
Operate heavy equipment, including single- and tandem-axle trucks with augers, aerial lifts, plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems for snow and ice removal.
Rehabilitate roadway surfaces and traffic control devices, and oversee on-road traffic control operations, safety procedures, and quality standards.
Complete required state and federal training to obtain or maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
Use computers for agency practices such as training and performance evaluations, and keep current with technological advances in specialized equipment.
Schedule daily work activities and supervise others in a safe work environment.
Make independent decisions and use sound judgment in daily work.
Respond to emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and report to the department shop within 30 minutes of a call.
Complete occasional overnight travel and obtain water certifications if requested and necessary.

Benefits

$2,000 hiring bonus for eligible employees, subject to eligibility criteria and a one-year service requirement.
Up to $2,807 monthly housing assistance for eligible employees who work and reside in the eligible county; assistance is prorated based on hours worked.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick leave.
Paid holidays.
FMLA.
Retirement pension plan.
457B retirement plan.