Mechanic Intern: Fall 2026 — Hands-on Repairs & Maintenance

Montana Department of Transportation; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation Havre shop is offering a Mechanic Intern position for Fall 2026 (October–December). The intern will assist with maintenance and repair of machinery, lubricate and diagnose equipment, and keep service records while working around class schedules.

Applicants must be enrolled at MSU Northern studying mechanics, machining, welding or fabrication and have at least 30 credit hours by the end of fall 2026. A resume and a cover letter are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Student must be enrolled at MSU Northern studying mechanics, machining, welding or fabrication.
• Must have 30 minimum credit hours by end of fall semester 2026.
• Resume detailing qualifications and a cover letter required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repair of machinery & mechanical equipment (automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment)
• Adjust, diagnose, and replace nonfunctional parts of devices and control instruments
• Replace worn or defective parts
• Repair and replace tires on vehicles and equipment
• Lubricate and clean parts
• Perform some minor repairs without Supervision
• Keep electronic records of time and materials, service equipment, and maintains preventive maintenance service records
• Utilizes Equipment Vehicle Maintenance Management System (EVMMS) to process work orders and update vehicle repair records
• Cleans shop area, including general janitorial work, grounds and building maintenance, and snow removal

Skills

Basic hand tools

Education

MSU Northern student in mechanics/machining/welding/fabrication with 30 credits by fall 2026

Job description

Montana Department of Transportation Havre shop is offering a Mechanic Intern position for Fall 2026 (October–December). The intern will assist with maintenance and repair of machinery, lubricate and diagnose equipment, and keep service records while working around class schedules.

Applicants must be enrolled at MSU Northern studying mechanics, machining, welding or fabrication and have at least 30 credit hours by the end of fall 2026. A resume and a cover letter are required for consideration.