Heavy Mechanic 2026-01404

About the role

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.

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
• Retail 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!

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Essential Functions

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

• 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 diesel and automotive equipment.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals to diagnose and correct problems on 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

• Knowledge:
• Methods and techniques of diesel and automotive maintenance and repair.
• Electronic principles and diagnostic tools.
• Light and heavy-duty automotive equipment and its parts (i.e., hydraulics, hydrostatics, drive trains, gas, and diesel engine overhauls).
• Grease and oil specifications.
• General servicing of equipment.
• Policies and safe work procedures.
• Education & Experience:
• Education: Associate's Degree
• Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)