Highway Maintenance Specialist I & Snow Plow Operator

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference in your community? The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated, dependable, and safety-focused Highway Maintenance Specialist I to join our Maintenance Program team in Jackson, Wyoming! This is an exciting opportunity to put your leadership skills and hands‑on experience to work while helping maintain the highways that connect Wyoming's communities, businesses, and travelers.

At WYDOT, we take pride in providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the people of Wyoming. As a Highway Maintenance Specialist I, you'll play an essential role in that mission by leading and working alongside a dedicated highway maintenance crew to ensure our roadways remain safe, reliable, and ready for Wyoming's ever‑changing conditions. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and performing highway maintenance activities, operating heavy equipment, completing roadway repairs, conducting snow and ice removal operations, and maintaining highway signage and drainage systems.

This position offers the opportunity to demonstrate your leadership abilities, tackle new challenges, and make a direct impact on public safety every day.

Discover Jackson Hole – Where Adventure Meets Opportunity!

Imagine building your career in one of the most breathtaking mountain destinations in the country! Nestled among the spectacular peaks of western Wyoming, Jackson Hole offers an incredible combination of outdoor adventure, abundant wildlife, and vibrant mountain‑town living. With Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks just a short trip away, residents can enjoy world‑class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, rafting, fishing, and unforgettable wildlife viewing right in their backyard.

Beyond the great outdoors, Jackson boasts a thriving culinary scene, unique shopping experiences, art galleries, and year‑round cultural activities that make this mountain community truly one of a kind. Neighboring Idaho communities are also accessible via scenic Teton Pass, a popular route for commuters. And as an added benefit, Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state individual income tax, allowing you to keep more of your hard‑earned paycheck while enjoying an exceptional mountain lifestyle!

Your Leadership. Your Skills. Your Opportunity to Make a Difference!

If you're someone who takes pride in a job well done, enjoys working outdoors, and is ready to lead by example, WYDOT wants you on our team! Join an organization where your experience, dedication, and commitment to safety contribute to keeping Wyoming moving forward.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and help lead the way toward safer highways and stronger Wyoming communities!

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus – See Notes section for eligibility
• $2,713 Monthly Housing Assistance – See notes for eligibility

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!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensation calculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact:  / Terra Poling / terra.poling1

• Safely operates and trains others to operate complex machinery in specialized maintenance applications
• Leads the performance of daily…