Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Bozeman
Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Bozeman
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Required Education and Experience:
Mechanic/Machinist Level III Starting Pay - $30.09
Four (4) years 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.
Mechanic/Machinist Level II - Starting Pay - $29.59
Three (3) years experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or three years experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each.
Mechanic/Machinist Level I - Starting Pay - $29.09
Two (2) years experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck; or two years experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each.
A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A Type II) with no restrictions a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiners 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.
Other Information
This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy (Level I-IV) and pay is based on the level.Applicants meeting qualifications for a level III Mechanic/Machinist will be given preference and first consideration.Applicants meeting qualifications for a level II Mechanic/Machinist will be considered before applicants meeting qualifications for a level I Mechanic/Machinist. Mechanic/Machinists at MDT may advance in pay to a level IV with three years of MDT Mechanic/Machinist level III experience.Education and experience will determine placement and salary.
Top candidates will be invited to participate in a written test practical test and behavioral-based interview prior to final selection.
Drivers record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicants 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.
This position is being posted in accordance with the Craft Mechanic Machinist bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
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.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
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 agencys 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.
TheMontana Department of Transportation (MDT)is recruiting two Heavy Duty Mechanic/Machinists in the Bozeman Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery equipment and light duty vehicles. 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 Michaela Cortright at
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana includes:
- 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 forPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of the offer
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