Senior Heavy Mechanic

Overview

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Description And Functions Open Until Filled

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is actively seeking a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Sheridan, Wyoming. This full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled mechanic to make a real impact while working on automotive equipment and heavy-duty vehicles. In this role, you will be responsible for performing diesel and gasoline engine overhauls and tune-ups, as well as brake, steering, transmission, and hydraulic repairs to ensure all equipment remains in optimal working condition.

Enjoy all historic Western Sheridan has to offer! At the foot of the Big Horn Mountains, you’ll have easy access to hunting, fishing, camping, ATV trails, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, other outdoor activities, and too many festivals and events to mention. Don’t forget the famous WYO Rodeo held in July and February! Feel like city activities? Billings, Montana is less than two hours away.

And Wyoming is one of only nine states with no income tax!

This position offers: $2,000 Hiring Bonus See Notes section 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
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• 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?
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Human Resource Contact: Keri Griffith /  / keri.griffith2

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Maintains and repairs trucks, plows, and various pieces of construction equipment.
• Evaluate mechanical problems, perform diagnostic tests, interpret the results, and decide the best course of action needed.
• Diagnoses and repairs special computerized equipment.
• Orders parts and processes payments.
• Schedules repairs of equipment.
• Hold safety meetings and provide training on the use of all shop equipment used in fabrication and machining.
• Runs reports to ensure that preventive maintenance is accomplished on equipment.
• Performs journey-level skilled machining and fabrication of hard and soft metal alloys.
• Acts as a supervisor in the absence of the supervisor.

Preferences: Preference may be given to those who have completed any equipment certification exams, skills in using fleet maintenance software, and specialized automotive repair training.

• Knowledge of basic computer operation.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of diesel, heavy equipment, and light-duty vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of electronic principles and how to use diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledge in decision-making.

Education & Experience Substitution: 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Heavy Mechanic

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to obtain a CDL

OR

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Heavy Mechanic

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to obtain a CDL

• Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. They must report to the Department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving the call. Acceptance signifies awareness and compliance. Failure to be available without an acceptable excuse may lead to disciplinary action and possible dismissal.
• Frequent use of manual and powered hand tools.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous materials.
• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods of time.
• Ability to…