Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician

Taleo; Wolf Point (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation is seeking a Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician in Wolf Point, MT to inspect, diagnose and repair diesel, gasoline, hybrid, or propane-powered machinery and vehicles. You will maintain equipment, replace worn parts, tires and perform lubrication and cleaning to ensure safe operation.

Requirements include 1 year of related experience, basic computer skills, and a valid Montana Class A Type II license with MEC; forklift certification must be obtained within

Qualifications

• One (1) years’ experience as: a lubrication technician, light duty tire technician, or mechanic’s assistant.
• Formal light or heavy-duty technical training and/or certification(s) will also be considered.
• Basic computer knowledge and function.
• Requires working knowledge of basic record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose, replace worn or defective parts, tires and components.
• Lubricate, clean, and service equipment; perform minor repairs without supervision.

Skills

Lubrication experience

Diesel/Heavy machinery knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

Light/Heavy-duty tech training or certification

Tools

Record keeping procedures

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description - Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician (26142372)

Position Title:

Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician - ( 26142372 )

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician in Wolf Point! This position assists with the maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment, such as automobiles, light and heavy duty trucks, as well as construction equipment (diesel, gasoline, hybrid, or propane), adjusts, diagnoses, and replaces nonfunctional parts of devices and control instruments, replaces worn or defective parts, repairs and replaces tires on vehicles and equipment, lubricates and cleans parts, performs some minor repairs without supervision.

For a full job description, please contact Jordan Ulrich at [e-mail].

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

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

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

Benefits apply on first day of employment

Required Education and Experience:

One (1) years’ experience as: a lubrication technician, light duty tire technician, or mechanic’s assistant.

Formal light or heavy-duty technical training and/or certification(s) will also be considered. Basic computer knowledge and function. Requires working knowledge of basic record keeping.

AND a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) is required. Forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months after hire.

Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License.

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Other Information

Top candidates will be invited to participate in a written, 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 AFSCME 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.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana.

Effective 5/26/2026, MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

30.59 - 30.59 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time Job Type : Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Wolf Point Agency : Department of Transportation Union : American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Posting Date

Sep 24, 2026, 8:35:37 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Oct 10, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : None

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.