Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician in Wolf Point! This position assists with the maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment, such as automobiles, light and heavy duty trucks, as well as construction equipment (diesel, gasoline, hybrid, or propane), adjusts, diagnoses, and replaces nonfunctional parts of devices and control instruments, replaces worn or defective parts, repairs and replaces tires on vehicles and equipment, lubricates and cleans parts, performs some minor repairs without supervision.
Requirements
- One (1) years’ experience as: a lubrication technician, light duty tire technician, or mechanic’s assistant.
- Formal light or heavy-duty technical training and/or certification(s) will also be considered.
- Basic computer knowledge and function.
- Requires working knowledge of basic record keeping.
- A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) is required.
- Forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months after hire.
- Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment, such as automobiles, light and heavy duty trucks, as well as construction equipment (diesel, gasoline, hybrid, or propane)
- Adjusts, diagnoses, and replaces nonfunctional parts of devices and control instruments
- Replaces worn or defective parts
- Repairs and replaces tires on vehicles and equipment
- Lubricates and cleans parts
- Performs some minor repairs without supervision
Benefits
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
