Heavy Mechanic

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our Torrington team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide variety of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment essential to keeping Wyoming’s roadways safe and operational. Working under direct supervision, you’ll perform skilled mechanical work, including diesel and gasoline engine overhauls and tune-ups
, brake and steering repairs
, transmission and hydraulic system maintenance
, and other essential mechanical tasks. Your work will help ensure a safe, reliable, and effective transportation system for the citizens of Wyoming.

• $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
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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Torrington offers a tranquil suburban lifestyle with convenient access to a variety of recreational and historical pursuits. Residents can enjoy activities such as boating, water skiing, and fishing, or immerse themselves in the rich heritage of the Old West. Torrington's strategic location provides easy access to key attractions, including Hawk Springs State Recreation Area, Fort Laramie National Historic Site—a pivotal military installation on the Northern Plains during the 19th century and the Homesteaders Museum.

The town also boasts a comprehensive park system, extensive walking trails, an outdoor municipal pool, camping amenities, and golf courses. Additionally, Wyoming's tax benefits include no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact:  / Madeline Miozzi / Madeline.

Miozzi

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 automotive or heavy equipment, along with other self-propelled or towed equipment.
• Performs safety inspections on all types of automotive components and heavy equipment vehicles.
• 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.

Preference will be given to applicants who have completed any equipment certification exams.

• Agency requires that the successful applicant obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 30 days of employment.
• Welder Certification card for FH&V Fillet and FH&V Grove 3/4" welds a plus.

• Knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair methods, including medium and heavy-duty trucks and heavy-duty off-road equipment.
• 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 welding and fabrication using various types of welding techniques and machine tools.
• Knowledge of grease and oil specifications.
• Knowledge of general servicing of equipment.
• Knowledge of policies and safe work procedures.

Associate's Degree

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in…