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Salary: $22.63 - $25.14 Hourly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Temporary Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01814
Department: Department of Transportation
Division: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: ATTP99
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
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 West's 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.
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: 307-777-4455
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.
• Install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and sensors on all WYDOT vehicles.
• Installation of the truck bed and box accessories.
• Preparation/painting of various truck and spreader parts.

Qualifications
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
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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 to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
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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.
Non Benefit Position
01
(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
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.

04
(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05
Do you have the ability to obtain a State Welding Certification?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you currently have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have the ability to obtain a Commercial Learner's permit within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

09
(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 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.
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 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

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

Required Question