Working Shop Foreman - Great Falls

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Working Shop Foreman/Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the Great Falls Shop. This position involves the repair and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment, including gas and diesel engines, pumps, motors, power trains, tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment. The role also includes welding (gas, arc, and wire) and cutting metals during repairs or fabrication. The foreman will engineer, design, and fabricate tools and equipment, and modify existing equipment (such as Snow Plow Trucks) to enhance highway maintenance. Additionally, the position advises and provides technical expertise to other shop mechanics in diagnosing equipment problems, determining necessary repairs, and outlining courses of action. The foreman inspects and reviews work as directed by the shop superintendent on an as-needed basis. This role also performs various other duties assigned by the Shop Superintendent to support the Department's mission and Division objectives, including exchanging information with consultants, agency staff, and the public; providing training, education, and professional and technical assistance; directing special projects; participating in ongoing training and educational programs; and performing other directed duties.

Requirements

• Related associate’s degree / 2 years college / Vocational training AND Three (3) years of equipment repair and operation experience at journeyman level, including any combination of heavy or light duty repair (cars, pickups, trucks, loaders, motor patrols, track-type tractors, asphalt hot plants, or other heavy equipment used for highway construction or maintenance).
• A valid Montana CDL (Class A, Type II).
• Alternatively: Minimum of five (5) years of equipment repair and operation experience at journeyman level, including any combination of heavy or light duty repair (cars, pickups, trucks, loaders, motor patrols, track-type tractors, asphalt hot plants, or other heavy equipment used for highway construction or maintenance).
• 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.
• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including gas and diesel engines, pumps, motors, power trains, tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Weld (gas, arc, and wire) and cut metals during repairs or fabrication.
• Engineer, design, and fabricate tools and equipment.
• Modify existing equipment (e.g., Snow Plow Trucks) to enhance highway maintenance.
• Advise and provide technical expertise to other shop mechanics in diagnosing equipment problems, determining repairs needed, and course of action to be taken.
• Inspect and review the work as directed by the shop superintendent on an as-needed basis.
• Exchange information with consultants, agency staff, and the public.
• Provide training, education, and professional and technical assistance.
• Direct special projects.
• Participate in ongoing training and educational programs.
• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned by the Shop Superintendent.

Benefits

• The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer.
• Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.
• People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.
• 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.
• Committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees