MECHANIC

Brief Description

Lewis and Clark County Public Works is currently recruiting for a Mechanic to join the Public Works Shop. Under general supervision of the Shop Manager, this position performs vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.

Tool allowance available for mechanics. Work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shifts.

Posting is open until filled and applications will be reviewed weekly.

Who We Are

The County Public Works Department is responsible for the following divisions or areas of services.

• Public Works Administration
• Roads, Bridge, and Sign Divisions
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Solid Waste Division
• Building Maintenance Division
  
  

Public Works Administration oversees the administration and financial operations of all programs, services, and projects of the Lewis and Clark County Public Works Department.

The Road, Bridge, and Sign Divisions are responsible for maintaining County roads and bridges. During the winter they provide County residents with snow removal services such as plowing and sanding. They oversee the design and reconstruction of existing roads and bridges, perform maintenance projects such as pothole repairs, chip seals, striping, signage, safety modifications, drainage, and storm water improvements.

The Vehicle Maintenance Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of County vehicles. This includes large equipment such as graders, backhoes, loaders, snowplows, dump, patch, and water trucks. They also perform light vehicle maintenance on pickups and sedans.

The City of Helena Solid Waste Division is responsible for the management of the Lewis and Clark County Landfill, the Marysville Container Site, the closed Scratch Gravel Landfill, and represents the Department of Health on the Lincoln and Augusta Solid Waste Boards.

Benefits

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
• Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
• High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
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Includes:

Other Benefits

• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step based wage increases;
• Paid parental leave.
  
  

Requirements

The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation or equivalent and three (3) years’ experience as a mechanic doing overhaul, repair and maintenance work. Valid Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement preferred. Class A CDL training and certification available. Must be able to obtain a Class A certificate within 6 months of hire date. Two (2) years of technical or factory school education preferred.

Summary

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Duties

• Performs vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair;
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses issues with equipment;
• Inspects gasoline or diesel-powered road construction equipment and trucks;
• Performs scheduled and non-scheduled equipment services and inspections;
• Performs major repairs to all equipment including but not limited to trucks, snowplows, dozers, rollers, graders, loaders, auxiliary engines, air compressors, and hydraulic hoists and pumps;
• Assembles, installs, and fabricates sander boxes, plows, water tanks, hydraulic systems, or other related equipment;
• Fabricates custom parts for road equipment and attachments;
• Completes necessary shop maintenance records;
• Prioritizes tasks and projects;
• Maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment;
• May operate road construction or snow removal equipment;
• Responds to service calls away from the shop;
• Assists Lead Shop Mechanic and/or Shop Manager with parts, fluids, and inventory;
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and tasks may change with or without notice.

Examples of Knowledge

• Lewis and Clark County and Public Work policies and procedures;
• Safety regulations and requirements;
• Diesel and gasoline engine repair and maintenance, commercial and industrial power trains, and suspensions;
• Proper protective equipment (PPE);
• Hydraulic systems and related components;
• Electrical systems, including starting, charging, emissions, and fuel delivery systems;
• Truck and tractor trailers and related systems;
• Arc and wire feed welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting;
• Metal repair, fabrication, layout, stress and metal properties.
  
  

Examples Of Skills & Abilities

• Parts and technical manuals;
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally with employees, the public, managers, and vendors;
• Use various types of cutting and grinding tools according to prescribed standards;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Responds to service calls away from the shop;
• Establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and citizens.
  
  

Special Requirements

Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform extensive standing and walking on concrete floors. Position performs work both indoor and outdoor environments. Position may perform work in weather and in conditions where dust, dirt, snow, ice, and debris are encountered. This position must be able to stand, twist, stoop, reach, push, pull, bend, kneel, squat, and lift to 50 pounds unassisted. Position requires work in, on, around, over and under equipment. Must be able to operate test vehicles and equipment and to wear and work in personnel protective equipment.

For questions on this position or on the application process, please call (406) 447-8316 or e-mail kgrose@lccountymt.gov.

Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer