Senior Mechanic 2025-01407

State of Wyoming; Wyoming; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wyoming seeks a Senior Mechanic for its Wyoming Life Resource Center! Ideal candidates will find opportunities in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing state vehicles and equipment. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, welcoming individuals with a strong background in mechanics.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Preference for three or more years in mechanics.
• Must possess knowledge of light and heavy-duty equipment.

Responsibilities

• Overhauls and repairs gas and diesel engines.
• Performs regular maintenance and safety inspections.
• Maintains documentation related to inspections, services, and repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive equipment

Diagnostic procedures

Preventive maintenance

Ability to interact positively

Skills in repair and operation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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General Description

Join our team and mission at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander. WLRC operates as an Intermediate Care Facility and Skilled Nursing Facility. This position maintains, diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and overhauls State of Wyoming vehicles and equipment.

Description And Functions

Open Until Filled

General Description

Join our team and mission at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander. WLRC operates as an Intermediate Care Facility and Skilled Nursing Facility. This position maintains, diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and overhauls State of Wyoming vehicles and equipment.

As part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health, WLRC offers an excellent compensation and benefits package!

Human Resource Contact: Tammy / 307-335-6784 / [e-mail]

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

• Overhauls, troubleshoots, and repairs gas and diesel engines, drive trains, hydraulic brakes, and electrical systems on vehicles and small and heavy equipment.
• Assess vehicles and/or machinery to diagnose and repair issues accurately.
• Performs regular maintenance and safety inspections on gas and diesel vehicles and small and heavy equipment, including tune-ups, oil changes, and safety inspections.
• Assist with the inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of fleet automotive equipment as well as equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Schedule work activities in the shop.
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance inspections, services, and repairs.
• Respond to telephone and radio calls.
• Maintain documentation related to inspections, services, and repairs.
• Obtain quotes for repair parts.
• Ensure that equipment that requires annual inspection is kept up to date, including proper record-keeping.
• Procure the necessary parts needed to complete repairs and maintenance, review invoices, and authorize the purchase of parts. Keep an inventory of parts.
• Schedule vehicles for use by facility staff.
• Keep shop, shop equipment, and vehicles clean, operable, and in safe condition.
• Assist with inspections, testing, and maintenance on campus generators in accordance with NFPA 110 and maintain all pertinent records for Life Safety Code inspection of generators.
• Design and fabricate parts for groundskeeping and other equipment as necessary.
• Train and review the work mechanics or work crews in the area of vehicle or equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ensure the safety of self and others in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with three or more years of education or experience in the mechanic field.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of light and heavy-duty automotive equipment and their parts.
• Knowledge of equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to prepare work estimates.
• Skills in the repair and operation of a variety of motorized equipment.
• Ability to weld and fabricate.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and best practices.
• Knowledge of heavy and specialty equipment/operation.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of Life Safety Code.
• Ability to use a computer and applicable software programs.
• Ability to interact with others positively and professionally.
  
  

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Mechanic

OR

Education & Experience Substitution

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Mechanics) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Mechanic

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Necessary Special Requirements

Physical Working Conditions

• Exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, biological substances, bio-hazards, potential explosives, and the elements.
• Must be able to safely drive vehicles and operate a variety of motorized equipment and large complex cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, kneel, bend, twist, lift, push, and pull.
• Must be able to perform work in close and confined spaces when required.
• Must be able to safely use and operate tools and equipment as would be expected in an automotive, truck, and motorized equipment repair shop.
• Ability to positively interact with and perform some job duties in the presence of facility residents, including those with aggressive and challenging behavioral issues.
  
  

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the FBI for every successful applicant.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
  
  

Supplemental Information

048-Department of Health - Behavioral Health Division - WLRC

Click here 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.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

Click here to learn more!

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above
  
  

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A
  
  

03

(TDME05) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Mechanics? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and repair, automotive or diesel technology experience.)

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
  
  

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.

05

Do you have three (3) or more years of education or experience in the mechanic field?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

• Where did you hear about this opportunity?
• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other
  
  

07

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.

08

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

09

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran
  
  

10

(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above
  
  

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use 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 at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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