Mechanic / Welder / Fabricator - Bozeman

Munro Footwear Group; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Welder Mechanic in the Bozeman Shop. The role involves repairing and maintaining gasoline and diesel machinery, fabricating parts, designing systems, and troubleshooting to restore equipment performance. It’s a career ladder with advancement opportunities.

Preference is given to Level III Journeyman. A Montana Class A CDL with tank endorsement and MEC, or the ability to obtain within 30 days, is required, and forklift certification

Qualifications

• Two years of welding and fabrication experience or two years in diesel heavy equipment repair or two years in light duty vehicles or a combination
• Three years of welding and fabrication experience or three years in diesel heavy equipment repair or three years in light duty vehicles or a combination
• Four years of welding and fabrication or four years in diesel heavy equipment repair or four years in light duty vehicles or a combination
• 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, design and manufacture systems, and troubleshoot.
• Follow maintenance procedures and restore close tolerances with accuracy.

Skills

Welding and fabrication

Diesel heavy equipment

Light duty vehicles

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Related formal education in gas/diesel repair

Tools

Forklift certification

Montana CDL Class A Type II

Job description

Job Description - Mechanic / Welder / Fabricator - Bozeman (26142049)

Position Title:

Mechanic / Welder / Fabricator - Bozeman - ( 26142049 )

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Welder Mechanic in the Bozeman Shop. This position performs a variety of work associatedwith the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design andmanufacture, 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

Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

This position follows a career ladder and is open to levels 1 - 3. Preference is given to level 3 (Journeyman).

• Level I
  • Two years of experience in welding and fabrication or Two years' experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or two years’ experience in light duty vehicles or combination of each depending on position.
• Level II
  • Three years of experience in welding and fabrication or three years' experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or three years’ experience in light duty vehicles or combination of each depending on position.
• Level III
  • Four years of experience in welding and fabrication or four years' experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or four years’ experience in light duty vehicles or combination of each depending on position.
• Related formal education in gas and diesel vehicle, equipment or machinery repair and maintenance may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

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 ability to obtain the full license within 30 days of hire.Forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months after hire.

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.

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. (if applicable)

This position is being posted in accordance with the CRAFTS Mechanic/Machinist 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. (if applicable)

Other Information

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.

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. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.

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: $

31.09 - 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

No

Primary Location

Bozeman Agency : Department of Transportation Union : Public Employees Craft Council (Transportation)

Posting Date

Aug 31, 2026, 2:53:31 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Sep 15, 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.