Highway Maintenance Technician

Open Until Filled

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 will perform a variety of maintenance duties under limited supervision to help maintain this system. The position is located in Jackson, Wyoming.

Jackson Hole offers a vibrant mix of outdoor adventure and cultural charm, with quick access to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, world‑class skiing, biking, rafting, and wildlife viewing. Wyoming’s state income‑tax‑free status and strong community make it an attractive place to live and work.

• $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

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• Maintain and operate complex equipment safely and proficiently.
• Assist in training other technicians in equipment operation and maintenance.
• Under limited supervision, flag traffic and set up traffic control devices.
• Operate heavy equipment such as single and tandem axle trucks, augers, aerial lifts, and snow removal systems.
• Rehabilitate roadway surfaces and/or traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings.
• Maintain highway‑related facilities such as rest areas, including water and wastewater treatment per EPA and DEQ requirements.
• Complete all required state and federal training to obtain and maintain certifications, perform inspections, and acquire new skills.
• Communicate information to update others on status and/or process effectiveness.
• Use computers for agency practices, such as training and performance evaluations, and stay current on technological advances.
• Remove snow and ice from roadways; assess treatment effectiveness and determine when changes are needed.
• Adhere to all state and federal safety and quality standards, including correct use of personal protective equipment.

• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
• Ability to obtain water certifications if necessary.
• Ability to obtain certification to operate specified equipment as directed by WYDOT.
• Certification in Defensive Driving.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Flagger certification.

• State highway pavement marking and signing standards.
• State and federal highway safety standards and traffic control procedures.
• Equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
• Hazardous materials response procedures.
• Personal protective equipment requirements.
• Basic operation of single and tandem axle trucks, loaders, and tractors.
• Safe work procedures, First Aid, CPR, and OSHA Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used.
• Basic office equipment use (computers, calculators, telephones).

Education & Experience

• 2‑4 years of relative work experience (typically in Highway Maintenance/Construction)
  * or
  * - Associate’s Degree in Engineering
  - 0‑1 year of relative work experience.

Certificates & Licenses

• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of hire.

• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools.
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous materials.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods of time.
• Work in adverse environmental conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail).
• Ability to walk long periods of time on even and uneven ground.
• Working around high‑speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Motor vehicle record checks will verify a valid driver’s license.
• Pre‑employment drug screening and physical examination required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Availability for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must report to the department shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
• Wyoming Department of Transportation is a drug‑free workplace.
• E‑Verify is used to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.