Heavy Equipment Mechanic - (26142100)
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for Heavy Duty Mechanic/Machinist in the Wolf Point Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery, equipment, and light duty vehicles. 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 includes:
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Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
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Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
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State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
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Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
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Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
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Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
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Benefits apply on first day of employment
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Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of the offer
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 Level III – Starting Pay - $32.09
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Four (4) years 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.
Mechanic/Machinist Level II - Starting Pay - $31.59
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Three (3) years’ experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck or three years’ experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each.
Mechanic/Machinist Level I - Starting Pay - $31.09
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Two (2) years’ experience in diesel heavy equipment and truck; or two years’ experience in light duty vehicles or a combination of each.
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.
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Condition of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Other Information
This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy (Level I-IV) and pay is based on the level. Applicants meeting qualifications for a level III Mechanic/Machinist will be given preference and first consideration. Applicants meeting qualifications for a level II Mechanic/Machinist will be considered before applicants meeting qualifications for a level I Mechanic/Machinist. Mechanic/Machinists at MDT may advance in pay to a level IV with three years of MDT Mechanic/Machinist level III experience. Education and experience will determine placement and salary.
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 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 accepted 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://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: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location: Wolf Point
Agency: Department of Transportation
Union: American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Posting Date: Aug 19, 2026, 12:31:18 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Sep 4, 2026, 12:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials: None
Contact Name: Jordan Ulrich |
Contact Email: [email protected] |
Contact Phone: 406-345-8207
Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
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.
