Mechanic / Machinist

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in the Great Falls Shop. 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. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Four years’ (4) of experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or four (4) years’ experience in light duty vehicles; OR combination of each depending on position (for Mechanic/Machinist III).
• Three (3) years’ experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or three years’ experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each (for Mechanic/Machinist Level II).
• Two (2) years’ experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck; or two years’ experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each (for Mechanic/Machinist Level I).
• A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC), OR a permit with the ability to obtain the full license within 30 days of hire.
• Forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to follow maintenance procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Fabrication and welding experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Troubleshooting machinery and equipment.
• Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair.
• Restores close tolerances with accuracy.
• Machines and/or replaces functional parts, devices and control instruments.
• Reinstalls and assembles machinery and equipment.
• Starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance.
• Follows maintenance procedures.

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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed