Mechanic / Machinist - Kalispell
About The Position
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
