Mechanic / Machinist - Libby

State of Montana • Libby, MT

92d • $30 - $31

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in Libby. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or four years of experience in light duty vehicles; OR combination of each depending on position.
• Fabrication and welding experience is desirable.
• A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement, and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC).
• Forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Related formal education in gas and diesel vehicle, equipment or machinery repair and maintenance may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment.
• Fabricate specialized parts and design systems.
• Troubleshoot machinery and equipment issues.
• Clean, inspect, and determine course of repair.
• Restore close tolerances with accuracy.
• Machine and/or replace functional parts, devices, and control instruments.
• Reinstall and assemble machinery and equipment.
• Start, drive, or operate equipment to test performance.

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.
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees