Missoula County Mechanic in Missoula , Montana MechanicSalary$34.48 HourlyLocation Missoula, MTJob TypeRegular Full-time, 40 hours/weekJob Number202500019DepartmentPublic Works - RoadsOpening Date02/07/2025Closing Date2/24/2025 5:00 PM MountainBargaining UnitInternational Association of MachinistsWork SiteMissoula County Public WorksScheduling/Hours of WorkFull timeDefinitionThis is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The rate of pay for this position is $34.48 per hour.

The Public Works Department is seeking a

MECHANIC

to join their team. This position performs technical duties related to the repair and rebuilding of trucks and heavy construction equipment for the Public Works Department.

Details:

We are accepting completed application submission until 5:00 p.m., Monday February 24, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.

To Apply:

• Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.
• Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of WorkMaintains, repairs, and rebuilds all Public Works Department vehicles and equipment including troubleshooting and analysis to determine required repairs. Equipment includes gasoline engines, and diesel engines. May repair equipment by welding. May fabricate or assist with fabricating parts or equipment or in mounting steel brackets, mounts, etc. to heavy equipment or trucks. Keeps work area and tools clean and free of hazards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or GED.
• Requires five years of experience working as a mechanic which includes working on diesel engines; or in a position in the automotive industry that included mechanic responsibilities. Welding and fabricating experience desired.

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Employee must provide their own mechanic's tools. (Employees receive a tool allowance annually.) Physical/Environmental DemandsWork hours may include early morning or late evening hours as well as occasional weekend and holiday work. Frequently works outside during inclement and hazardous conditions. Must be able to report for scheduled work during inclement weather, including icy or snowy roads. Requires medium lifting unassisted (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally moves heavy items (up to 100 pounds) using assistive devices. Requires stooping, crouching, kneeling and crawling. Work environment noise level is frequently loud and may involve exposure to fumes.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!

Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.

EmployerMissoula CountyAddress200 W BroadwayMissoula, Montana, 59802Phone406-258-4874

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