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HEO Instructor/Mechanic Helper-HCT Department 10months

Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2027

Join the Salish Kootenai College team. We are committed to bringing excellence in higher education with an environment that is student focused.

Qualified applicants should visit the employment listing below for a full position announcement on positions currently being offered at Salish Kootenai College.

All interested applicants must submit an SKC application, resume, and applicable transcripts by the closing date listed on the position announcement to:

Salish Kootenai College
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855

Applications and supporting materials may be emailed:

HR@skc.edu

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. SKC is a tribal member preference employer as set forth in SKC policy.


To apply you must submit an SKC application, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855. Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement (i.e., cover letter, resume and transcripts). Information you provide will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans and women. SKC is a tribal member preference employer as set forth in SKC policy. SKC is a drug free workplace. All pre-hires must pass a drug test before formal hiring, including THC.

If you are selected for a position with SKC that has a degree requirement or required credentials, you will be required to submit OFFICIAL transcripts and credentials within 30 days of hire.


HEO Instructor/Mechanic Helper-HCT Department 10months

Salish Kootenai College seeks applicants for:

HEO Instructor/Mechanic Helper- HCT Department 10months


Salary Range: $45,008-$46,333


For a complete position description contact:

Human Resources, 406-275-4985/4977


Closing Date: Open until filled


General Summary:

Provide instruction for students in the basic principles of heavy equipment operation (HEO), proper pre-start procedures, basic preventative maintenance and repair procedures to enhance heavy equipment and truck-driving operation, and safe operating practice. Instruction is intended to produce well-rounded entry-level operators and insure safety of participants and others on projects and in work areas. Field instruction of students is necessary to attain learning objectives of HEO course requirements. Maintain and repair trucks, heavy equipment, and support vehicles used in the HCT program. Maintain a safe, clean work environment. Insure safety of self, participants, and others on maintenance and repair projects and in work areas. Must be reliable and have ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from many different backgrounds in stressful situations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Instruct students in HEO operation and preventive maintenance to attain course learning objectives, work areas.

  • Perform preventative maintenance and repair of HCT vehicle fleet and report repairs needed to head mechanic and supervisor.

  • Assign students to projects and specific equipment to meet HEO training needs and verify student driving hours.

  • Evaluate and record student performance and attendance with feedback to students, other instructors, and supervisor.

  • Insure safety of workplace, students and others on projects.

  • Maintain records of equipment and vehicle repairs.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Verifiable experience as a heavy equipment operator on a variety of machines such as motor graders, dozers, wheel loaders, scrapers, excavators, and compactors.

  • Ability to instruct students in heavy equipment operation and equipment maintenance/repair.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse student population and fellow employees, and to remain calm in stressful situations.

  • Ability to perform preventative maintenance and machine repairs in the field under challenging conditions.

  • Ability to prepare repair and maintenance documentation and file related reports.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Strong technical skills in hydraulic system repair preferred.

  • Welding, machine tool, and fabrication experience preferred.

  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a current DOT physical preferred.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email HR@skc.eduYour application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement. Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position. The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

Salary : $45,008 - $46,333

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