Temporary Fabricator 2026-02534

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring a temporary, full-time Fabricator for its Equipment Program in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is expected to last approximately nine months and works under direct supervision. The Fabricator builds and fabricates snow-removal equipment and helps repair and maintain a safe, high-quality fleet through a broad range of repairs, preventive maintenance, and safety inspections on heavy equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

Ability to perform a wide variety of repairs on automotive or heavy equipment and other self-propelled or towed equipment with limited supervision.
Knowledge of electrical theory, hydraulic theory, metallurgy, automotive systems, and diesel systems.
Knowledge of general shop, power train, engines, electrical systems, 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 pounds.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to travel.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Perform welding fabrication as required.
Diagnose hydraulic and electrical problems.
Rebuild hydraulic systems by disassembling, inspecting, and replacing broken or worn parts.
Read and interpret technical blueprints and electrical schematics.
Design, fabricate, bend, and install custom-fit stainless steel hydraulic lines and other parts and equipment.
Order parts and supplies.
Operate lathes and milling machines to fabricate specialty and obsolete parts.
Input data into software tracking systems or databases.
Assist in assessing client needs.
Maintain and repair pneumatic equipment.
Perform repairs on automotive and heavy equipment, and other self-propelled or towed equipment, with limited supervision.
Overhaul and rebuild major components such as engines and transmissions, and perform drivetrain repairs.
Install truck components, including extendible wing plows, hydraulic tanks, pumps, toolboxes, valves, and hitches.
Install, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and sensors on WYDOT vehicles.
Install truck beds and box accessories.
Prepare and paint truck and spreader parts.