Fabrication Shop Fabricator 2025-01490

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a 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 minimal supervision.

This position offers:

$2,000 Hiring BonusSee notes for eligibility

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan with a state contribution of 14.94%
• Optional 457B plan with a state contribution
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave including 10 paid Holidays

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 also is home to the "Daddy of 'em All" - Cheyenne Frontier Days - held every last week of July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4103

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 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 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/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to obtain a State Welding Certification

The successful applicant must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements. Commercial Learner's permit must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

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 metallurgy of different steels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate's Degree

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Fabrication)

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Fabrication)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

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
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
• Temporary employees accepting a full-time permanent position.
• Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.
• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

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

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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.