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Temporary Assistant Equipment Technician

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Torrington, CT - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 23 - 25

Posted: 4 September 2026 (9 days ago)

Application Deadline: 2 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under direct supervision assist WYDOT Mechanics in performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks with automotive equipment on heavy-duty vehicles including diesel and gasoline engine overhauls and tune-ups brakes steering transmission or hydraulic repair. This position can be located in Torrington or Wheatland WY. Only one position is available.This is a temporary full-time position.

Human Resource Contact: / Madeline Miozzi /

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

Assists in conducting a wide variety of preventive maintenance and/or repairs on various automotive or heavy equipment along with other self-propelled or towed equipment.
Assists in performing safety inspections on all types of automotive components and heavy equipment vehicles.
Reads and interprets technical manuals in order to diagnose and correct problems on vehicles and equipment.
Rigs and fabricates new equipment to district standards.
Creates repair orders.
Responsible for inventory of shop equipment and supplies.
Clean and organize the shop tools and supplies.
Assists in designing and fabricating parts for tractors mowers and machinery for specialized applications.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience working in automotive maintenance and 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 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:

None - See Preferences

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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 high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
Temporary Full-time position

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