Heavy Mechanic 2026-01989

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

Summary

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 m