Mechanic / Machinist

Munro Footwear Group; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation in Havre seeks a Mechanic/Machinist to repair, maintain, fabricate parts, and troubleshoot heavy equipment. The role emphasizes precision, testing, and following maintenance procedures.

Offering a career ladder with advancement opportunities, the position includes benefits and requires CDL Class A with tank endorsement or ability to obtain within 30 days, plus forklift certification within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in diesel heavy equipment and trucks or four years in light duty vehicles.
• Fabrication and welding experience is desirable.
• Must hold Montana CDL Class A with tank endorsement or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment.
• Fabrication of specialized parts and system design.
• Test performance by operating, inspecting, and troubleshooting machinery.

Skills

Diesel equipment experience

Fabrication

Welding

Forklift certification

Machining/testing ability

Education

Gas and diesel vehicle repair education

Tools

Montana CDL Class A with tank endorsement

Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

Job description

Job Description - Mechanic / Machinist (26141922)

Position Title:

Mechanic / Machinist - ( 26141922 )

Mechanic/Machinist

TheMontana 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
• 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
• Benefits apply on first day of employment

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.

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.If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

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.

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 : Not Applicable

Salary: $

32.09 - 32.09 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, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location

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

Posting Date

Sep 2, 2026, 4:24:22 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Sep 21, 2026, 5:59:00 AM