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Heavy Mechanic

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 23 August 2026 (18 days ago)

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD) seeks a Heavy Mechanic in Cheyenne Wyoming. This Heavy Mechanic position performs service on fire trucks and other equipment required to be maintained to meet the statutory requirements of managing and protecting State Trust Lands. This position also performs maintenance and supports Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) and Firefighter Property Program (FFP) equipment needed to aid counties across the state in suppressing fires. This position plays an important role in filling county and volunteer requests for service and ensures high-quality service is provided to Wyomings counties and Volunteer Fire Departments. Additionally this position allows the WSFD to successfully implement the Wyoming Forest Action Plan and support the Agencys mission.

Cheyenne is a full-service community; home to over 60000 residents. Cheyenne is near four-season outdoor recreation areas including the Snowy Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest home to world-class rock addition the location provides convenient access to the Colorado Front Range communities including Fort Collins Denver and Denver International Airport. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

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 457(b) 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!Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer

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

Performs maintenance to agency fleet vehicles and equipment.
Completes maintenance and repair of fire apparatus and pumps.
Fabricates new equipment to appropriate standards.
Provides maintenance of FEPP and FFP equipment located in Wyomings 23 counties.
Conducts a wide variety of preventive maintenance and/or repairs on various automotive or heavy equipment and other self-propelled or towed equipment.
Performs safety inspections on all types of automotive components heavy equipment vehicles and fire equipment.
Reads and interprets technical manuals in order to diagnose and correct problems with vehicles and equipment.
Creates repair orders.
Responsible for inventory of shop equipment and supplies.
Designs and fabricates parts for fire apparatus ATVs UTVs and machinery for specialized applications.
Performs various cutting and welding techniques.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to candidates who have welding and fabrication experience.
Preference may also be given to candidates who have experience with firefighting equipment/vehicles specifically in fire apparatus and pump repair.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of methods and techniques of automotive maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of electronic principles and diagnostic tools.
Knowledge of light and heavy-duty automotive equipment and their parts (i.e. hydraulics hydrostatics drivetrains gas and diesel engine overhauls).
Knowledge of grease and oil specifications.
Knowledge of general servicing of equipment.
Knowledge of safe work policies and procedures.
Knowledge of plumbing and water flow with centrifugal pumps.
Knowledge of welding methods including MIG and TIG.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associates Degree

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Ability to obtain a CDL

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

Ability to obtain a CDL

Necessary Special Requirements