Traveling Heavy Equipment Mechanic

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Traveling Heavy Equipment Mechanic. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position will travel to other MDT shops to support repair and maintenance on equipment. 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 complete Job Description please contact Tom Skoog at [email protected]

Requirements

• Mechanic/Machinist I · Two years’ (2) experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck; or two years’ experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each .
• Mechanic/Machinist II · Three years’ (3) experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or three years’ experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each.
• Mechanic/Machinist III · Four years’ (4) 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).
• Applicants with a learner’s permit will have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License.
• Forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months after hire.
• Related formal education in gas and diesel vehicles, equipment or machinery repair and maintenance may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
• Resume
• Driver’s record will be verified.
• Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records.
• Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Fabrication and welding experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Follow 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees