Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic located in Gillette, Wyoming. Under limited supervision, the Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks with automotive equipment and heavy-duty vehicles, including diesel and gasoline engine overhauls and tune-ups, brakes, steering, transmission, or hydraulic repair.
Gillette is located on the rolling hills midway between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park, and is one hour from Devil’s Tower National Monument. The Powder River Basin, a geological structural basin, produces over one-third of our nation’s coal. You’ll have easy access to: hunting, fishing, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities in the Black Hills or Big Horn Mountains. Enjoy all Wyoming has to offer - including no state income tax!
This position offers:
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
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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: https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/administration/strategic_performance/mission_vision_values_1.html
Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 / jennifer.sullivan@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
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Maintains and repairs trucks, plows, and various pieces of construction equipment.
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Evaluate mechanical problems, perform diagnostic tests, interpret the results, and decide the best course of action needed.
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Diagnoses and repairs special computerized equipment.
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Orders parts and processes payments.
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Schedules repairs of equipment.
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Runs reports to ensure that preventive maintenance is accomplished on equipment.
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Performs journey-level skilled machining and fabrication of hard and soft metal alloys.
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Works with other supervisors at the location to ensure equipment is maintained and in good operating condition.
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to those who have completed any equipment certification exams, skills in using fleet maintenance software - AssetWorks, Networkfleet, and specialized training in automotive repair.
**Required to obtain Welder Certification card.**
KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of automotive troubleshooting and diagnostics; automotive shop operations and ability to make decisions regarding the management, maintenance, and repairs of all vehicles.
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Aptitude to troubleshoot various mechanical issues with a given piece of equipment; ability to gas and arc weld and cut; ability to use hand and power tools.
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Ability to diagnose mechanical problems.
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Ability to effectively manage time.
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Skill in automotive maintenance and repair, including the use of automotive shop equipment, hand tools, and welding equipment.
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Skill inefficient records management and data entry.
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Knowledge of policies and safe work procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Heavy Mechanic
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Ability to obtain a CDL
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Education & Experience Substitution:
3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Heavy Mechanic
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Ability to obtain a CDL
045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT - Chief Engineer - District Mechanics
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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.