Senior Heavy Mechanic 2025-00535
Senior Heavy Mechanic 2025-00535
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Description and Functions
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is actively seeking a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Buffalo Wyoming. This fulltime position offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled mechanic to make a real impact while working on automotive equipment and heavyduty vehicles. In this role you will be responsible for performing diesel and gasoline engine overhauls and tuneups as well as brake steering transmission and hydraulic repairs to ensure all equipment remains in optimal working condition.Buffalo Wyoming is a hidden gem offering the perfect blend of smalltown living and outdoor adventure. Nestled between the rolling plains of the Old West and the towering Bighorn Mountains Buffalo is ideal for those who love the outdoors. Whether you enjoy hunting fishing hiking camping or winter sports like snowshoeing crosscountry skiing and snowmobiling there is no shortage of activities to explore. Additionally downhill skiing ATV trails and rodeos are all within reach. For those who appreciate golf the town also boasts a fourstar golf course in the heart of it all.
Beyond the beauty of Buffalo the city of Billings Montana is just over two hours away providing access to additional amenities shopping and entertainment. As a resident of Wyoming youll enjoy the added benefit of living in one of the few states with no income tax maximizing your earnings and financial freedom.
This position offers:
**$2000 Hiring Bonus**See Notes section for eligibility- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Human Resource Contact: Keri Griffith //
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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 journeylevel skilled machining and fabrication of hard and soft metal alloys.
- Acts as a supervisor in the absence of the supervisor.
Qualifications
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:- Knowledge of basic computer operation.
- Knowledge of methods and techniques of diesel heavy equipment and lightduty vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of electronic principles and how to use diagnostic tools.
- Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques.
- Knowledge in decisionmaking.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Substitution:34 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Heavy MechanicCertificates Licenses Registrations:Ability to obtain a CDL
OREducation:
Bachelors DegreeExperience:01 year of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Heavy MechanicCertificates Licenses Registrations:Ability to obtain a CDLNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls at any time including nights weekends and holidays. Individuals must report to the Department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving the call. Acceptance of 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.
- Individuals must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
- 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 work outdoors in adverse environmental conditions.
- Ability to work around highspeed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
- Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls.
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
- Individuals in this classification will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- Individuals in this classification must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Drivers License.
- This position includes a $100/month tool allowance.
- WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license
- Must be able to obtain a Welding Certification Card.
- 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 about EVerify including your rights and responsibilities.
- **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Temporary employees accepting a fulltime position.
- Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity recruitment must have been opened to the public.
- One year of service to WYDOT must be completed failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive funds will be recouped from final pay.
- Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one 1 year from their promotion date.
- Employees would only be eligible for one 1 hiring bonus in a 12month period.
- If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve 12 month period they would be required to pay the bonus back.
Supplemental Information
045Department of Transportation WYDOTChief Engineer District Mechanics
Click 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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
