Mechanic / Machinist

State of Montana • Havre, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in the Havre 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 of experience in light duty vehicles; OR combination of each depending on position.
• 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.
• 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

• Performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment.
• Fabricates specialized parts.
• Performs system design and manufacture.
• Troubleshoots machinery and equipment.
• Cleans, inspects, and determines the course of repair.
• Restores close tolerances with accuracy.
• Machines and/or replaces functional parts, devices, and control instruments.
• Reinstalls and assembles equipment and devices.
• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

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