Under general supervision of the Shop Foreman, this position is responsible for maintaining and repairing specialized equipment and vehicles; designing and fabricating custom components; and providing roadside and emergency assistance. The position also provides operational support to the Road, Bridge, and Junk Vehicle Department and performs a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Shop Foreman and does not supervise other County employees.
 This position requires knowledge and skills in specialized electronic and mechanical diagnosis and repair, heavy equipment and tool operations, machine tool and fabrication, industrial materials, and equipment and vehicle specifications. The position also requires the ability to monitor and maintain safety protocols, work effectively under adverse site conditions, and coordinate tasks and procedures with others.The required knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to two years of post-secondary education or formal training plus three (3) years of related experience in gasoline/diesel mechanics, machine tool, electronics, heavy equipment operations, or related trade/technical field. Applicants for this position must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of Montana or attain a Montana driver's license within six months of hire and be insurable under the County's liability policies. 
 
Mechanics are required to complete the following training/accreditations within six months of hire: First Aid/CPR, Wildland Fire Training, Work Zone Safety Training and MSHA-46 (Miner) Certification. The position also requires a Class A CDL, Type 1 driver's license with air brakes and Tanker endorsement (or the ability to attain one within 90 days of hire).
 About Gallatin County: 

Located in a sweeping valley in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Gallatin County is the most populated and fastest growing county in scenic southwest Montana. The County Seat of Bozeman at large encompasses over 50,000 people, yet has a small town feel. Located in a breathtaking Rocky Mountain setting, it is close to world-class downhill skiing, blue ribbon trout streams, Yellowstone National Park and a multitude of other outdoor activities in the pristine nearby wilderness areas.

Gallatin County covers over 2,500 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks and open ranch lands. Nearly half of all the land in Gallatin County is under public ownership by the Gallatin National Forest, the State of Montana, Bureau of Land Management or the National Park Service.

Gallatin County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Yellowstone National Park (our first National Park) to lush farmland, and a growing economy of high-tech industries. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, ranchers, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Gallatin County's boundless opportunities.

Some of the many benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees: 
Excellent Medical Health Benefits – Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $205.00 per pay period.Medical deductible is $400 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.  
To see all of our benefits, please click on the benefits tab. 
As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation and will be required to successfully pass pre-employment drug testing and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing thereafter.

• Resume'
• Three (3) work references
• Certified Copy of Driving Record

Gallatin County offers an excellent benefits package including health benefits where premiums for FT employees are covered by the County. Employees participate in a retirement plan through MT Public Employee Retirement System. Employees receive 12 paid days of sick, 15 days of paid vacation and 10-11 paid holidays per year.
 

Gallatin County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction.