Mechanic / Machinist

Montana Department of Transportation; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 85,411,000 - 101,942,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

State retirement plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation’s Havre Shop seeks a Mechanic/Machinist III to repair and maintain gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment. The role includes fabrication of specialized parts, system design and testing, and troubleshooting as part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities.

Qualified candidates will have four years of experience in heavy or light diesel vehicles, fabrication/welding experience, and a Montana commercial license with tank endorsement or ability to

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in diesel heavy equipment and trucks, or four years in light duty vehicles.
• Fabrication and welding experience is desirable.
• Valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with tank endorsement and MEC; or ability to obtain full license within 30 days of hire.
• Forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Related formal education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment.
• Fabricate specialized parts and components.
• Design and manufacture systems and components.
• Troubleshoot equipment and determine repair course.
• Inspect, test and restore close tolerances during repairs.
• Follow established maintenance procedures.

Skills

Following maintenance procedures

Fabrication and welding (desirable)

Education

Related formal education in gas and diesel vehicle, equipment or machinery repair and maintenance

Job description

Mechanic/Machinist The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in the Havre 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.

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.

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 AFSCME 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.