Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic/Machinist

Required Education and Experience:

Mechanic/Machinist III – Starting Pay - $30.09

• 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. Fabrication and welding experience is desirable.

Mechanic/Machinist II - Starting Pay - $29.59

• 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 I - Starting Pay - $29.09

• Two years’ (2) 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 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.

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.

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.

This position is being posted in accordance with the Crafts Council Mechanic/Machinists 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. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

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.