Mechanic/Instructor (12-month)

General Summary:

Maintain and repair trucks, heavy equipment, and support vehicles used in the Highway Construction Training (HCT) program. Maintain a safe, clean work environment. Ensure safety of self, students, and others on projects and work areas. Instruct students in basic preventative maintenance and repair procedures to enhance truck driving and heavy equipment training. Must have ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate should be flexible, while core work hours are generally consistent, there may be infrequent exceptions as circumstances dictate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment; order parts as needed; discuss major repairs with supervisor; maintain equipment repair files.
• Classroom and field instruction of students as necessary.
• Maintain equipment and student records as required.
• Position may require assisting other departments as needed upon supervisor approval.
• Ability to physically perform successful repairs in challenging conditions.
• Ability and experience in communicating effectively with diverse student population and fellow employees and remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Have knowledge of Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the Mission and Goals of Salish Kootenai College.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 2 years successful recent, verifiable experience as a heavy truck & equipment mechanic. (5 years preferred)
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License with current DOT physical.
• Technical skills in preventative maintenance and truck/equipment repairs, including hydraulic system repair.
• Welding, machine tool, and fabrication experience and ability.
• Familiarity with types of equipment used in the HCT program.
• Verifiable successful experience with truck and heavy equipment parts nomenclature and inventory control systems.
• Computer literate; ability to maintain files and supply reports as needed.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume, and supporting documents to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email View email address on us.fitly.work.

Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement.

Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position.

The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process. If you need assistance with filling out job applications, creating resumes, and cover letters, or preparing for your interview, please reach out to SKC Career Services.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans and women. SKC is a tribal member preference employer as set forth in SKC policy. SKC is a drug free workplace.

All pre-hires must pass a drug test before formal hiring. This includes THC.

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