Mechanic / Welder / Fabricator

Mechanic / Welder / Fabricator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a welder mechanic 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. For a full job description, please contact Sarah Peterson at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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

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.

Required application materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as "relevant." If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Salary: $30.09-30.09 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, 5% of the time

Primary location: Great Falls

Agency: Department of Transportation

Union: Public Employees Craft Council (Transportation)

Contact name: Sarah Peterson

Contact email: View email address on click.appcast.io

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