Temporary Avalanche Crew Technician 2024-01557
Temporary Avalanche Crew Technician 2024-01557
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Description and Functions
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Open Until Filled
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is committed to providing a safeHighquality and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. We are seeking 2 Temporary Avalanche Technicians for the Avalanche/ Maintenance Program in Jackson Wyoming. To see what life at WYDOT can mean for you we invite you to view below:This position uses meteorological and snowpack data to forecast the weather and degree of avalanche hazard reducing the danger of avalanches affecting Teton Pass Snake River Canyon Hoback River Canyon and the Town of Jackson to provide a safe highquality efficient transportation system.
Human Resource Contact:/ Terra Poling /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.- Assist in installing and maintaining weather stations snowsupporting structures automated road closure gates and avalanche control devices like the Gazex Obellx 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 infrastructure listed above.
- Gather and document weather snowpack and avalanche events according to industry standards for historical and forecasting purposes.
- 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.
- Assisting maintenance and construction with snow removal and contract administration.
- Secondary duties include operating frontend loaders and other heavy equipment to assist in snow removal.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to applicants with Avalanche Control and Operational Avalanche Forecasting experience.
Preference may also be given to those with National Avalanche School Level III and CAA Level II Pro Level 1 courses and several years of avalanche mitigation experience. Experience maintaining remote weather stations and utilizing and maintaining Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS) such as Gazex or OBell. AAUNAC training is a plus.
**Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License**
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of purchasing procedures.
- Knowledge of longrange planning.
- Knowledge of asconstructed plans.
- Knowledge of monetary limitations and proper procedures to initiate payments.
- Knowledge of handling storage and safe use of high explosives.
See Preferences
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls anytime including nights weekends and holidays. Accepting an appointment to this classification signifies that the individual is aware of this requirement and will comply with it. Failure to be available for emergency work without an acceptable excuse will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and possible dismissal.
- Must be able to sit/stand and operate equipment for long periods.
- Working with explosives and hazardous work in winter storms natural avalanches are common conditions for this work.
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
- Individuals in this classification will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a DrugFree Workplace.
- EVerify:WYDOT uses EVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutEVerify including your rights and responsibilities.
Supplemental Information
045Department of Transportation WYDOTChief Engineer District Maintenance
To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation please visit us at here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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 that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
