Diesel & Equipment Mechanic – Public Service

Water Resources Office; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of public service and work/lif

Montana Health Centers

State Retirement plan

Overtime compensation

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation in Kalispell is seeking a Service / Combination B role to assist with maintenance and repair of a range of machinery and equipment. You will diagnose, replace faulty parts, service tires, lubricate components, and perform minor repairs with minimal supervision.

A CDL Class A Type II with tank endorsement and MEC is required or obtainable within 30 days. The position offers potential overtime and a safety‑focused work culture, with state benefits available

Qualifications

• One year experience as lubrication technician, light duty tire technician, or mechanic’s assistant.
• Formal light or heavy-duty technical training and/or certification(s) will be considered.
• Valid Montana Class A Type II license with tank endorsement and MEC, or permit with ability to obtain full license within 30 days.
• A forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months after hire.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to perform simple record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment, including vehicles and construction equipment.
• Adjusts, diagnoses, and replaces nonfunctional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Replaces worn or defective parts and tires; lubricates and cleans components.
• Performs some minor repairs without supervision.

Skills

Lubrication techniques

Tire servicing

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Light or heavy-duty training/certification

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Montana Department of Transportation in Kalispell is seeking a Service / Combination B role to assist with maintenance and repair of a range of machinery and equipment. You will diagnose, replace faulty parts, service tires, lubricate components, and perform minor repairs with minimal supervision.

A CDL Class A Type II with tank endorsement and MEC is required or obtainable within 30 days. The position offers potential overtime and a safety‑focused work culture, with state benefits available