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Salary: $25.21 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02078
Department: Office of State Lands & Investments
Division: Office of State Lands & Investments
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: TDHM06
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI), Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD), seeks a Heavy Mechanic in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This Heavy Mechanic position performs service on fire trucks and other equipment required to be maintained to meet the statutory requirements of managing and protecting State Trust Lands. This position also performs maintenance and supports Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) and Firefighter Property Program (FFP) equipment needed to aid counties across the state in suppressing fires. This position plays an important role in filling county and volunteer requests for service and ensures high-quality service is provided to Wyoming's counties and Volunteer Fire Departments. Additionally, this position allows the WSFD to successfully implement the Wyoming Forest Action Plan and support the Agency's mission.
Cheyenne is a full-service community; home to over 60,000 residents. Cheyenne is near four-season outdoor recreation areas, including the Snowy Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest, home to world-class rock climbing at Vedauwoo. In addition, the location provides convenient access to the Colorado Front Range communities, including Fort Collins, Denver, and Denver International Airport. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) 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, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer, 307-777-8570, ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Performs maintenance to agency fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Completes maintenance and repair of fire apparatus and pumps.
• Fabricates new equipment to appropriate standards.
• Provides maintenance of FEPP and FFP equipment located in Wyoming's 23 counties.
• Conducts a wide variety of preventive maintenance and/or repairs on various automotive or heavy equipment and other self-propelled or towed equipment.
• Performs safety inspections on all types of automotive components, heavy equipment vehicles, and fire equipment.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals in order to diagnose and correct problems with vehicles and equipment.
• Creates repair orders.
• Responsible for inventory of shop, equipment, and supplies.
• Designs and fabricates parts for fire apparatus, ATVs, UTVs, and machinery for specialized applications.
• Performs various cutting and welding techniques.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to candidates who have welding and fabrication experience.
Preference may also be given to candidates who have experience with firefighting equipment/vehicles, specifically in fire apparatus and pump 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, drivetrains, gas, and diesel engine overhauls).
• Knowledge of grease and oil specifications.
• Knowledge of general servicing of equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of plumbing and water flow with centrifugal pumps.
• Knowledge of welding methods, including MIG and TIG.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Associate's Degree
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Ability to obtain a CDL
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Ability to obtain a CDL
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to lift up heavy items with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• In-state travel as a Heavy Mechanic will be required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information
060-Office of State Lands and Investments - Wyoming State Forestry Division
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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 means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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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
(TDHM06) Which of the following best describes your work experience in heavy mechanics?Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: diesel and heavy equipment mechanic experience.)

• 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.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.
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(TDHM06) Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain a CDL?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have welding and fabrication experience?

• Yes
• No

07
Please describe your welding and fabrication experience.
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Do you have experience with firefighting equipment/vehicles, specifically in fire apparatus and pump repair?

• Yes
• No

09
Describe your experience with firefighting equipment/vehicles, specifically in fire apparatus and pump repair.
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(AA) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce services
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• State Employee
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Other

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

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(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