Mechanic / Machinist

Montana Department of Transportation; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 31,090 - 32,090; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

State Retirement

Overtime Pay

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Job summary

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in Great Falls seeks a skilled Mechanic/Machinist to repair and maintain gasoline and diesel machinery, fabricate parts, design systems, and troubleshoot across a wide range of equipment. Success requires precise machining, testing, and adherence to maintenance procedures.

This role offers a career ladder with advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in diesel heavy equipment and trucks.
• Or four years in light duty vehicles.
• Fabrication and welding experience is desirable.

Skills

Diesel Equipment

Truck Experience

Light Duty Vehicles

Fabrication/Welding

Education

Commercial Driver's License - Class A (Montana)

Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

Job description

Mechanic/Machinist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in the Great Falls Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

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

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


• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 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


• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays


• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness


• Benefits apply on first day of employment

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Education And Experience

Mechanic/Machinist III – Starting Pay - $32.09

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 Level II – Starting Pay - $31.59

• Three (3) years’ experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or three years’ experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each.

Mechanic/Machinist Level I – Starting Pay - $31.09

• Two (2) years’ 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.

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.

Required Application Materials

• An online application detailing your qualifications and work history.

Other Information

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.

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.

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.