MECHANIC II / III / IV in BILLINGS, Montana

Under general direction, performs skilled mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on automotive, heavy duty construction equipment, trucks, and power equipment.
Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Starting Salary Range: Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant’s education and experience. (Salary reflects Step 1 and 6 of a 7-step pay scale for each position.)
– Mechanic II: $26.3074 – $33.5359 per hour.
– Mechanic III: $27.6493 – $35.2466 per hour.
– Mechanic IV: $29.0597 – $37.0445 per hour.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
– Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, computer controlled, and hydraulic problems in vehicles and equipment in order to identify and perform necessary repairs.
– Performs general overhaul and engine repair work on all City equipment and motor vehicles, including motor vehicles, with diesel, gasoline, water, or air-cooled engines.
– Performs adjustments and repairs to brakes, transmissions, hydraulic, electrical, ignition, and lighting systems, cooling and heating systems, and other vehicle and equipment systems.
– Performs occasional structural repairs and fabrications employing a variety of welding techniques.
– Performs occasional body and fender repair and painting, and glass replacement.
– Performs emergency mechanical repairs in shop and in the field, and troubleshoots malfunctions needing immediate repair.
– Provides assistance and information to co-workers regarding specialized work such as testing and repairing computerized electronic controls in automobiles and heavy equipment.
– Inspects, replaces parts, and performs adjustments to keep equipment in good working condition.
– Maintains written records of repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment.
Mechanic II – Qualifications and Skills:
– Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades.
– Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent.
– Possession of a Montana commercial driver’s license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.
– Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
– Must provide own tools adequate to perform job duties.
– Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary.
Mechanic III – Qualifications and Skills:
– Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades.
– Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent.
– Possession of a Montana commercial driver’s license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.
– Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
– Master ASE certification.
– Must provide own tools adequate to perform job duties.
– Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary.
Mechanic IV – Qualifications and Skills:
– Two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in the auto and truck repair and maintenance trades.
– Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent.
– Possession of a Montana commercial driver’s license, Class B, Type 2, with airbrake endorsement or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment.
– Must be forklift operator certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
– Master ASE and Master EVT certification.
– Must also provide own tools adequate to perform job duties.
– Requires availability to respond to emergency callback, as necessary.
Equal opportunity employer.