MachinistMechanic-Billings

Billings, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mechanic/Machinist I

Two years (2) experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck;ortwo years experience in light duty vehiclesora combination of each.

Mechanic/Machinist II

Three years (3) experience in diesel heavy equipment and truckorthree years experience in light duty vehiclesora 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. Fabrication and welding experience is desirable.

A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A Type II) with no restrictions a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiners Certificate (MEC). Applicants with a learners 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.

Other Information

Top candidates will be invited to participate in a written test practical test and behavioral-based interview prior to final selection.

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 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.

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 AFSCME Machinists bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. Bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy (Level I-IV) and pay is based on the 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/ at MDT may advance in pay to a level IV with three years of MDT Mechanic/Machinist level III and experience will determine placement and salary.

Your online application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. If you need accommodation with the application process please contact the HRrepresentativelisted below.

TheMontana Department of Transportationis recruiting a Machinist/Mechanic in Billings. 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.

The incumbent must have the ability to follow manufacturers instructions blueprints and drawings and written/oral instructions to fabricate correctly scaled and assembled components for projects update equipment fabricate changes needed for technology safety operational benefits or other departmental goals and objectives.

For a full job description please contact HR Generalist Lori Edgar at

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

o For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Health Dental and VisionInsurance

o Benefits apply on the first day of employment.

o Access to Montana Health Centers low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

Paid vacation sick leave andholidays

Eligibility forPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness

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.

Mechanic/Machinist I Two years (2) experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck;ortwo years experience in light duty vehiclesora combination of each.Mechanic/Machinist II Three years (3) experience in diesel heavy equipment and truckorthree years experience in light duty vehiclesora combination of...