Highway Maintenance Technician & Snow Plow Operator 2026-02549

State of Wyoming•Jackson, WY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Technician to join its Maintenance Program team in Jackson, Wyoming. Working under limited supervision, the technician performs highway maintenance, operates specialized and heavy equipment, assists with snow and ice removal, and supports roadway repairs and other maintenance operations. The role helps maintain safe, reliable highways for Wyoming residents and visitors. The position involves operating and maintaining equipment; traffic control; rehabilitation of roadway surfaces and traffic-control devices; and general maintenance of highway-related facilities, including possible water and wastewater treatment in accordance with EPA and DEQ requirements. The technician completes required state and federal training and certifications, communicates work status and process effectiveness, uses computers for agency activities, and follows applicable safety and quality standards, including use of personal protective equipment. The role is based in Jackson, Wyoming. It includes occasional overnight travel and requires availability for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees called in must report to the department shop within 30 minutes. The position offers a $2,000 hiring bonus and up to $2,713 monthly housing assistance subject to eligibility requirements. The posting also describes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; pension and 457B retirement plans; and flexible schedules and work-life balance options.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.
Either 2–4 years of relevant work experience, typically in highway maintenance or highway construction; or an associate degree, typically in engineering, and 0–1 year of relevant work experience, typically in highway maintenance or highway construction.
Ability to obtain water certifications if necessary.
Ability to obtain WYDOT certification to operate specified equipment.
Ability to obtain Defensive Driving course completion, First Aid/CPR, and Flagger certifications.
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.
Knowledge of basic operation of single- and tandem-axle trucks, loaders, and tractors.
Knowledge of safe work procedures, First Aid and CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used in maintenance activities.
Knowledge of and ability to use basic office equipment, including computers, calculators, and telephones.
Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
Ability to stand or sit and operate equipment for long periods, walk for long periods on even and uneven ground, and work in adverse weather and environmental conditions.
Ability to work around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Must have a valid driver's license; WYDOT conducts motor vehicle record checks.

Nice To Haves

A current Class A Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements before employment.

Responsibilities

Safely and proficiently maintain and operate complex equipment.
Assist with training other technicians in equipment operation and maintenance.
Flag traffic and set up traffic-control devices.
Operate heavy equipment, including single- and tandem-axle trucks and vehicles equipped with augers, aerial lifts, plows, wing plows, sanders, and chemical systems.
Rehabilitate roadway surfaces and traffic-control devices, including signs and pavement markings.
Perform general maintenance of highway-related facilities, potentially including water and wastewater treatment in accordance with EPA and DEQ requirements.
Complete required state and federal training to obtain or maintain certifications, perform inspections, and learn new skills.
Communicate information about work status and process effectiveness.
Use computers for agency activities such as training and performance evaluations, and keep current with technological advances in specialized equipment.
Remove snow and ice from roadways, assess treatment effectiveness, and determine when treatment changes may be needed.
Follow state and federal safety and quality standards, including correct use of personal protective equipment.
Respond to emergency work calls, including calls at night, on weekends, and on holidays, and report to the department shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.