Mechanic / Machinist - Kalispell

State of Montana•Kalispell, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic / Machinist in Kalispell. 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. For a full job description, please contact Lauren Grayson at [email protected].

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 (for Mechanic/Machinist III)
Three years’ (3) experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or three years’ experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each (for Mechanic/Machinist II)
Two years’ (2) experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck; or two years’ experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each (for Mechanic/Machinist 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.
Related formal education in gas and diesel vehicle, equipment or machinery repair and maintenance may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

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
Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair
Restores 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
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.
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.

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