HEAVY MECHANIC 2026-01385

About the role

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Cody, Wyoming. This is a full-time, entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a wide variety of preventive maintenance and/or repairs on various diesel and automotive equipment, along with other self-propelled or towed equipment.
• Performs safety inspections on all types of automotive and diesel equipment.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals to diagnose and correct problems with 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

• PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to applicants who have completed any equipment certification exams. Welder Certification card for FH&V Fillet and FH&V Grove 3/4" welds is a plus.
• Agency requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License.
• Must pass a series of seven fundamental tests, including Electricity, Engines, Hydraulics, Power Trains, Administrative Procedures, Rigging, and General Shop.

Skills

• 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 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.

Benefits

This Position Offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• MUCH MORE!

Pay

Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM