Assistant Temporary Fabricator 2025-03073

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

Job Description and Functions

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 Wests 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.

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. Installation of the truck bed and box accessories. Preparation/painting of various truck and spreader parts.

Qualifications and Preferences

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

• 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 about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Supplemental Information

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

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. Non Benefit Position 01 (AA)

Application Instructions

1. 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 Associates Degree Associates Degree and additional coursework Bachelors Degree Bachelors Degree and additional coursework Masters Degree Masters Degree and additional coursework Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree and additional coursework None of the Above

2. 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

3. How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

No relevant experience, but willing to learn. Less than one (1) year of relevant experience. One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience. Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.

4. Describe your relevant experience below.

5. Do you have the ability to obtain a State Welding Certification? Yes No

6. Do you have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License? Yes No

7. Do you currently have a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License? Yes No

8. Do you have the ability to obtain a Commercial Learners permit within 30 days of hire? Yes No

9. (A1) 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

10. (A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees 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.

11. (A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

12. (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

13. (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 veterans 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 Veterans Disability Determination Attached Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached None of the above

14. (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