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MECHANIC

Lewis and Clark County
Helena, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2025 CLOSED ON 12/19/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC position at Lewis and Clark County?

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.

 

 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!
    • https://fed-pro.org/public-service/

Other Benefits

Includes:

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

Salary : $1,200

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