Temporary Assistant Equipment Technician 2026-02134

State of Wyoming; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) in Casper is seeking a temporary part-time Equipment Mechanic Assistant to support heavy-duty vehicle maintenance. You will assist in diesel and gasoline engine overhauls, brakes, steering, transmission, and hydraulic repairs under direct supervision.

Preference given to applicants with prior automotive maintenance experience. This role requires reading manuals, using diagnostic tools, and maintaining shop inventory in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive maintenance and repair preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals and diagnose problems.
• Familiarity with safety and shop procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preventive maintenance and repairs on automotive/heavy equipment.
• Assist in safety inspections on automotive components and heavy equipment vehicles.
• Read and interpret technical manuals to diagnose problems.
• Fabricate parts for tractors, mowers and machinery for specialized applications.
• Maintain inventory of shop, equipment and supplies.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Diagnostics

Heavy equipment knowledge

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision, assist Casper WYDOT Mechanics in performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks with automotive equipment on heavy-duty vehicles, including diesel and gasoline engine overhauls and tune-ups, brakes, steering, transmission, and hydraulic repair. This is a temporary part-time position.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in conducting a wide variety of preventive maintenance and/or repairs on various automotive or heavy equipment, along with other self-propelled or towed equipment.
• Assists in performing safety inspections on all types of automotive components and heavy equipment vehicles.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals in order to diagnose and correct problems on vehicles and equipment.
• Rigs and fabricates new equipment to district standards.
• Creates repair orders.
• Responsible for the inventory of the shop, equipment, and supplies.
• Clean and organize the shop, tools, and supplies.
• Assists in designing and fabricating parts for tractors, mowers, and machinery for specialized applications.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience working in automotive maintenance and repair.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of automotive maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of electronic principles and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of light and heavy-duty automotive equipment and their 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

See 'Preferences'.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• 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.
• Temporary, Part-time position

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

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.

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