Open Until Filled
GENERAL 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 tune-ups (diesel and gasoline), as well as work on brakes, steering systems, transmissions, and hydraulic components.
Buffalo offers small-town living at its finest, nestled between the wide-open plains of the Old West and the dramatic peaks of the Bighorn Mountains. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering year-round activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, ATV riding, and rodeos. The town also boasts a scenic four-star 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:
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility-
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
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Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
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Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website.
Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 / [email protected] / 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.
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Conducts a wide variety of preventive maintenance and/or repairs on various diesel and automotive equipment, along with other self-propelled or towed equipment.
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Performs safety inspections on all types of diesel and automotive equipment.
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Reads and interprets technical manuals to diagnose and correct problems on vehicles and equipment.
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Rigs and fabricates new equipment to district standards.
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Creates repair orders.
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Responsible for the inventory of the shop, equipment, and supplies.
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Designs and fabricates parts for tractors, mowers, and machinery for specialized applications.
KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of methods and techniques of diesel and automotive maintenance and repair.
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Knowledge of electronic principles and diagnostic tools.
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Knowledge of light and heavy-duty automotive equipment and its parts (i.e., hydraulics, hydrostatics, drive trains, gas, and diesel engine overhauls)
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Knowledge of grease and oil specifications.
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Knowledge of general servicing of equipment.
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Knowledge of policies and safe work procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL
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Education:
Associate's Degree
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL
To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation, please visit us at www.dot.state.wy.us/home.html
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The 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.
