Heavy Mechanic 2026-02078

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI), Wyoming State Forestry Division (WSFD), seeks a Heavy Mechanic in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This Heavy Mechanic position performs service on fire trucks and other equipment required to be maintained to meet the statutory requirements of managing and protecting State Trust Lands. This position also performs maintenance and supports Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) and Firefighter Property Program (FFP) equipment needed to aid counties across the state in suppressing fires. This position plays an important role in filling county and volunteer requests for service and ensures high-quality service is provided to Wyoming's counties and Volunteer Fire Departments. Additionally, this position allows the WSFD to successfully implement the Wyoming Forest Action Plan and support the Agency's mission. Cheyenne is a full-service community; home to over 60,000 residents. Cheyenne is near four-season outdoor recreation areas, including the Snowy Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest, home to world-class rock climbing at Vedauwoo. In addition, the location provides convenient access to the Colorado Front Range communities, including Fort Collins, Denver, and Denver International Airport. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

Requirements

Associate's Degree
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics)
Ability to obtain a CDL
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Heavy Mechanics) (Education & Experience Substitution)
Ability to obtain a CDL (Education & Experience Substitution)
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Welding and fabrication experience
Experience with firefighting equipment/vehicles, specifically in fire apparatus and pump repair

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance to agency fleet vehicles and equipment.
Completes maintenance and repair of fire apparatus and pumps.
Fabricates new equipment to appropriate standards.
Provides maintenance of FEPP and FFP equipment located in Wyoming's 23 counties.
Conducts a wide variety of preventive maintenance and/or repairs on various automotive or heavy equipment and other self-propelled or towed equipment.
Performs safety inspections on all types of automotive components, heavy equipment vehicles, and fire equipment.
Reads and interprets technical manuals in order to diagnose and correct problems with vehicles and equipment.
Creates repair orders.
Responsible for inventory of shop, equipment, and supplies.
Designs and fabricates parts for fire apparatus, ATVs, UTVs, and machinery for specialized applications.
Performs various cutting and welding techniques.