Heavy Mechanic 2025-01208
Heavy Mechanic 2025-01208
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14-05-2025
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Description and Functions
Open UntilFilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Buffalo Wyoming. Under direct supervision this position is responsible for performing maintenance and repair on a variety of diesel and automotive equipment including engine overhauls and tuneups (diesel and gasoline) as well as work on brakes steering systems transmissions and hydraulic components.
Buffalo offers smalltown living at its finest nestled between the wideopen plains of the Old West and the dramatic peaks of the Bighorn Mountains. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts offering yearround activities such as hunting fishing hiking camping snowshoeing crosscountry and downhill skiing snowmobiling ATV riding and rodeos. The town also boasts a scenic fourstar golf course right in the heart of the community. For those seeking city amenities Billings Montana is just over two hours away. In addition Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax. This is a great opportunity to grow your career while enjoying everything Buffalo has to offer.
This position offers a:
**$2000 Hiring Bonus**See notes 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
For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportations purpose mission vision and values please visit ourwebsite.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Conducts a wide variety of preventive maintenance and/or repairs on various diesel and automotive equipment along with other selfpropelled or towed equipment.
- Performs safety inspections on all types of diesel and automotive equipment.
- Reads and interprets technical manuals to diagnose and correct problems on vehicles and equipment.
- Rigs and fabricates new equipment to district standards.
- Creates repair orders.
- Responsible for the inventory of the shop equipment and supplies.
- Designs and fabricates parts for tractors mowers and machinery for specialized applications.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of methods and techniques of diesel and automotive maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of electronic principles and diagnostic tools.
- Knowledge of light and heavyduty automotive equipment and its parts (i.e. hydraulics hydrostatics drive trains gas and diesel engine overhauls)
- Knowledge of grease and oil specifications.
- Knowledge of general servicing of equipment.
- Knowledge of policies and safe work procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Substitution:
24 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Ability to obtain and maintain a CDLOR
Education:
Associates Degree
Experience:
02 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Ability to obtain and maintain 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. Failure to be available for emergency work without an acceptable excuse will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and possible dismissal.
- Individuals in this classification will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- Constant use of manual and powered hand tools.
- Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Occasional exposure to hazardous materials.
- Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
- Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods.
- Work in adverse environmental conditions.
- Working around highspeed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
NOTES:- FLSA: Nonexempt
- WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license.
- This position includes a $100 per month tool allowance. Must provide your own tools.
- Occasional overnight travel is required.
- 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 about EVerify including your rights andresponsibilities.
- 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
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
045Department of Transportation WYDOTChief Engineer Field Operations Equipment
To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation please visit us at here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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