Highway Maintenance Technician & Snow Plow Operator

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is dedicated to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the residents and visitors of Wyoming. We are seeking a motivated, dependable, and hardworking Highway Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Program team in Jackson, Wyoming. This essential position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by maintaining and improving Wyoming’s highways, ensuring safe travel for motorists throughout the year.

Working under limited supervision, the successful candidate will perform a variety of highway maintenance activities, operate specialized equipment, and assist with snow and ice removal, roadway repairs, and other critical maintenance operations. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in serving your community, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, WYDOT offers an opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping keep Wyoming moving safely.

Experience the Adventure and Beauty of Jackson Hole!

Imagine living and working in one of Wyoming’s most breathtaking mountain communities! Jackson Hole offers an unbeatable combination of outdoor adventure, natural beauty, and vibrant mountain-town living. With Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks just a short drive away, residents enjoy incredible opportunities for world-class skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, rafting, and unforgettable wildlife viewing. Beyond the great outdoors, Jackson features a thriving arts and cultural scene, outstanding dining experiences, unique shopping, and exciting community events throughout the year.

Whether you're exploring scenic mountain trails, enjoying local restaurants, or taking in the spectacular Teton views, Jackson offers something for everyone. Commuting from neighboring Idaho over scenic Teton Pass is also a popular option for those who choose to live outside Jackson. As an added financial benefit, Wyoming has no state individual income tax, allowing you to enjoy more of what this remarkable region has to offer.

Join WYDOT and turn your dedication to public service into a rewarding career in one of Wyoming’s most extraordinary locations. Help maintain the roads that connect our communities, support local economies, and lead travelers to some of the nation's most iconic destinations!

• *$2,000 Hiring Bonus
• *$2,713 Monthly Housing Assistance
  • * See notes for eligibility

• 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
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!

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Human Resource Contact:
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• 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…