Temporary Avalanche Technician 2025-02225

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming.

We are seeking two (2) Temporary Avalanche Technicians for the Avalanche / Maintenance Program in Jackson, Wyoming.

In this role, you will use meteorological and snowpack data to forecast weather conditions and assess avalanche hazards. Your work will directly reduce the danger of avalanches impacting Teton Pass, Snake River Canyon, Hoback River Canyon, the Town of Jackson, and surrounding travel corridors.

The ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, safety-focused individuals who enjoy working outdoors in the beautiful winter conditions of northwest Wyoming.

Human Resource Contact

Terra Poling

terra.poling1@wyo.gov

307-352-3048

Essential Functions

• Assist in installing and maintaining weather stations, snow-supporting structures, automated road closure gates, and avalanche control devices like Gazex, O'bellx, Avalanche Guard, 105mm Howitzer, and Infrasonic detection systems.
• Make daily weather, snowpack, and avalanche observations.
• Evaluate current weather and snowpack observations to help produce an avalanche hazard forecast for highways in the Jackson area.
• Work with the forecasters to determine the optimal timing and conduct avalanche control missions using the listed infrastructure.
• Gather and document weather, snowpack, and avalanche events according to industry standards for historical and forecasting purposes.
• Maintain a high level of fitness and excellent winter backcountry travel skills.
• Teach avalanche safety and rescue to maintenance personnel.
• Assist with budgeting, resource management, and scheduling.
• Assist maintenance and construction with snow removal and contract administration.
• Secondary duties include operating front-end loaders and other heavy equipment to assist in snow removal.

Preferences / Agency Requirements

Knowledge

Minimum Qualifications

See "Preferences"

Physical Working Conditions

Notes

To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation please visit us at www.dot.state.wy.us / home.html

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

Class specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure you have the most recent version.

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