Assistant Temporary Fabricator

Assistant Temporary Fabricator 2025-03073

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Assistant Temporary Fabricator 2025-03073

Salary

$22.63 - $25.14 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2025-03073

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking an assistant temporary Fabricator for the Equipment Program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position will build and fabricate snow removal equipment, repair and maintain a safe, high-quality equipment fleet, and perform a wide variety of repairs and preventive maintenance, and safety inspections on all types of heavy equipment and vehicles with direct supervision.

This is a temporary, Part-time position (approx. 9 months).

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the Old West's history. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne is also home to the "Daddy of 'em All" ? Cheyenne Frontier Days ? held the last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4455

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

• Assists in welding fabrication as required.
• Assists Fabricators to diagnose hydraulic and electrical problems.
• Assists in rebuilds of hydraulic systems by disassembling, inspecting, and replacing broken and worn-out parts.
• Reads and interprets technical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Assists fabricator in designing, fabricates, bends, and installation of custom-fit stainless steel hydraulic lines and other parts and equipment.
• Assists in ordering parts and supplies.
• Assists in operation of lathes and milling machines for the fabrication of specialty and obsolete parts.
• Inputs data into software tracking systems or databases, as needed.
• Assists in assessing the needs of the client.
• Assists in the maintenance and repairs pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of repairs on automotive or heavy equipment and other self-propelled or towed equipment with limited supervision.
• Ability to overhaul and rebuild major components such as engines and transmissions, and drive train repairs.
• Ability to install various truck components, including extendible wing plows, hydraulic tanks, pumps, toolboxes, valves, and hitches.
• Install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and sensors on all WYDOT vehicles.
• Installation of the truck bed and box accessories.
• Preparation/painting of various truck and spreader parts.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

High School Diploma or GED, preference given to college or technical school students.

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Diesel Technology or Welding and Fabrication)

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of electrical theory, hydraulic theory, metallurgy, automotive, and diesel knowledge.
• Knowledge of general shop, power train, engines, electrical, hydraulics, rigging, and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of precision machine tools, biomechanics, physiology, and welding processes.
• Knowledge of diesel and gas engines, both mechanical and electronic, for overhauls and repairs.
• Knowledge of the metallurgy of different steels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None (See preferences.)

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to travel

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace
• Individuals in this classification will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing
• Employees will be required to respond to the equipment shop within 30 minutes after a call-in and be able to be contacted by telephone from the shop
• 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 aboutE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) , including your rights and responsibilities

Supplemental Information

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

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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