Hands-On Mechanic Intern (Fall 2026)

Munro Footwear Group; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation in Havre offers an Internship MDT Mechanic for Fall 2026. The intern will work out of the Havre shop with flexible hours around class schedules while gaining hands-on experience in transportation maintenance.

The role requires enrollment at MSU Northern in mechanics, machining, welding or fabrication, and guidance to integrate into MDT’s workforce. Includes duties from vehicle and equipment maintenance to record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Student must be currently enrolled and attending MSU Northern studying mechanics, machining, welding or fabrication.
• Student must have 30 minimum credit hours by the end of fall semester 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment (autos, trucks, construction equipment).
• Adjust, diagnose, and replace nonfunctional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair and replace tires on vehicles and equipment.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Perform minor repairs without supervision.
• Keep records of time and materials and preventive maintenance.

Education

Enrolled at MSU Northern studying mechanics, machining, welding or fabrication

Tools

Parts washer

High pressure washer

Forklift

Tire tools

Measuring gauges

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Montana Department of Transportation in Havre offers an Internship MDT Mechanic for Fall 2026. The intern will work out of the Havre shop with flexible hours around class schedules while gaining hands-on experience in transportation maintenance.

The role requires enrollment at MSU Northern in mechanics, machining, welding or fabrication, and guidance to integrate into MDT’s workforce. Includes duties from vehicle and equipment maintenance to record-keeping.