Heavy Mechanic Supervisor

Position: Heavy Mechanic Supervisor 2026-01400
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for support and maintenance of 80 agency fleet vehicles and equipment as well as 300 pieces of Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) and Firefighter Property (FFP). Travel as needed to remote locations to perform these duties. Provide direct supervision for 1 lead mechanic,who oversees 4 mechanics. To maintain a safe, high quality equipment fleet, supervise the total operation of the mechanic shop, be a vocational trainer, mentor, deal with personnel issues, complete annual employee evaluations, complete and update JCQ's and create and follow through on IDP's.

Must maintain a Class A CDL license and submit to random alcohol and drug testing.

Working for 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

* Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

* Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

* and MUCH MORE! for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact:
Ryan Scheer /  /ryan.scheer2

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

* Directs operations of the mechanic in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy duty equipment,and fabrication of new equipment.

* Schedules the repair and annual preventive maintenance inspections of Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD) equipment.

* Supervises totaloperation of the mechanics'shop. Plans, assigns, supervises, inspects, and reviews the work of mechanics and other workers engaged in the maintenance and repair of diesel, heavy equipment and light duty vehicles in the field and shop.

* Evaluates damage and assigns workers to make repairs; maintains inventory records on all equipment, maintains employee time records, order supplies, parts and equipment; trains mechanics and other workers in the maintenance, inspection, repair, and diagnosis of vehicles, equipment and machinery.

* Fiscally responsible for purchase ofrepair parts, shop supplies, shop tools, and equipment, process payments associated with purchases; maintains inventory; maintains records of repair purchase inventories and employee activities.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

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KNOWLEDGE:

* Knowledgeofbasiccomputerskillsincluding:email,Word,Excelarenecessary.

* Possessahighlevelofmechanicalability.

* Abilitytotroubleshootvariousmechanicalissueswithagivenpieceofequipment.

* Abilitytogasandarcweld (tig and mig) usingcuttingtorchesandplasmacuttersandalsodesignparts.

* Abilitytousehandandpowertools.

* Knowledgeofrepairmethodsandtechniquesincludingdiesel,heavy equipmentandlightdutyvehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Management)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Heavy Mechanic Supervisor I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Ability to obtain a CDL

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Heavy Mechanic Supervisor I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Ability to obtain a CDL

Necessary

Special Requirements

PHYSICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* May be required to work in all objectionable conditions, outside, cold, heat, wind, roadside conditions, etc.

* May be required to work with hazardous material in the repair of equipment which requires the use of special protective equipment, respirator, rubber suit, gloves, goggles, etc.

* May encounter health and safety hazards from mechanical, chemical, electrical, fire and explosive hazards in the performance of your duties.

* Must be physically capable of periods of hard manual labor and heavy lifting plus being able to perform these tasks in a respirator.

* Will be on call 24 hours a day and must reside within a maximum response time of 45 minutes at the shop.

NOTES:

* FLSA:
Non-exempt

Supplemental Information

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