Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01989

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Department of Transportation

Job classification: TDHM06 - HEAVY MECHANIC

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, Maintenance, Automotive

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a skilled and motivated Heavy Mechanic to join our team in Gillette, Wyoming In this hands-on role, you will play a critical part in maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment and vehicles essential to keeping Wyoming’s transportation system running safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling diesel and gasoline engines; performing maintenance on brake systems, transmissions, and hydraulic components; conducting preventative maintenance; and accurately documenting service and repair work. The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy equipment or automotive repair—preferably diesel—along with strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. A valid driver’s license is required, and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and formal technical training are preferred.

Located in northeast Wyoming, Gillette offers a unique balance of career opportunity and outdoor lifestyle. Positioned between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park and just an hour from Devils Tower National Monument, the area provides easy access to year-round recreation including hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling. As a central hub of energy production in the Powder River Basin, Gillette supports a strong local economy and an active community, with events and activities hosted throughout the year. Wyoming is also one of the few states with no state income tax, allowing employees to maximize their earnings.

At WYDOT, you will find meaningful work supporting public safety and infrastructure, along with opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and a stable, team-oriented environment. If you are ready to take on rewarding challenges, expand your mechanical expertise, and build a career where wide-open spaces meet real opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.

• 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

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: 307-674-2318 / keri.griffith2@wyo.gov Keri Griffith

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which 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 inventory of shop, equipment, and supplies.
• Designs and fabricates parts for tractors, mowers, and machinery for specialized applications.

Examples of duties

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of diesel and 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.

Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL

Education:
Associate's Degree

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL

Qualifications

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Individuals must report to the Department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving the call. Acceptance of an appointment to this classification signifies that the individual is aware of this requirement and will comply. Failure to be available for emergency work without an acceptable excuse will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and possible dismissal.
• Individuals in this classification will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Constant use of manual and powered hand tools.
• Daily use of motor vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous materials.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to stand/sit and operate equipment for long periods.
• Work in adverse environmental conditions.
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
• This position includes a $100 per month tool allowance. Must provide your own tools.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Individuals in this classification must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

• Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.

• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.

• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed, failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.

• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.

• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.

• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back

Supplemental information

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - Field Operations - Equipment

To learn more about the Wyoming Department of Transportation, please visit us at www.dot.state.wy.us/home.html

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.