Mechanic​/Welder​/Fabricator

Overview

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 sjpeterson.

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.

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks, repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, and fabrication of specialized parts.
• Design, manufacture, and troubleshoot systems.
• Clean, inspect, and determine course of repair, restore tolerances, machine or replace functional parts and control instruments, reinstall and assemble, and test equipment performance.
• Follow maintenance procedures and adhere to safety and quality standards.

• 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 a 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.

Driver’s record will be verified. 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.

• 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)
• 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 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.
• Posting Date:
  Feb 4, 2026;
  Closing Date:
  Ongoing
• Required Application Materials:
  Cover Letter, Resume
• Contact Name:
  Sarah Peterson | Contact Email: sjpeterson | Contact Phone:

Primary

Location:

Great Falls

Schedule:

Full-Time;
Shift: Day;
Travel:
Yes, 5% of the time

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations in the application process upon request. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Sponsorship for work authorization is generally not available. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.