Temporary Fabricator 2026-02534

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a 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, Full-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.

Essential Functions

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Performs welding fabrication as required.
• Diagnoses hydraulic and electrical problems.
• Rebuilds hydraulic systems by disassembling, inspecting, and replacing broken and worn-out parts.
• Reads and interprets technical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Designs, fabricates, bends, and installs custom-fit stainless steel hydraulic lines and other parts and equipment.
• Orders parts and supplies.
• Operates lathes and milling machines for the fabrication of specialty and obsolete parts.
• Inputs data into software tracking systems or databases.
• Assists in assessing the needs of the client.
• Maintains 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 perform drivetrain 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.
• Install the truck bed and box accessories.
• Preparation/painting of various truck and spreader parts.

PREFERENCES: Ability to obtain a State Welding Certification

• 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.)

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
• 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

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