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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Fabrication Shop Fabricator 2025-02972

Cheyenne, WY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.63/hr - $25.14/hr

0+ years exp

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Fabricator for the Equipment Program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This role involves building and fabricating snow removal equipment, performing repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment, and ensuring safety inspections are conducted with minimal supervision.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs welding fabrication as required

Diagnose 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

Qualification

Welding fabricationHydraulic systems repairElectrical systems repairTechnical blueprint readingHeavy equipment maintenanceProblem-solvingTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Associate's Degree

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

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Fabrication) if education is substituted for experience

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

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Must be able to travel

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

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