Tire and Lubricant Vehicle Technician - (24142500)
Position Title: Tire and Lubricant Vehicle Technician
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Tire and Lubricant Vehicle Technician. This position services automobiles, light trucks, and equipment. Responsible for fueling, washing, and cleaning vehicles. Cleans engines; repairs, change and balance automotive and light truck tires; replaces belts, hoses, batteries, filters, and other parts. Maintains preventative maintenance service records. Receives stock and picks up/delivers parts when necessary. Must be able to perform physical activity in lifting (greater than 50 pounds), and be able to operate hand tools, jacks and lifting vehicle equipment, and cleaning materials. This position works a majority of the time outside and will perform duties in all types of weather throughout the year.
For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg@mt.gov.
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values
Required Education and Experience:
- 6 months experience as a lubrication technician, light duty tire technician, custodian or mechanic’s assistant. Alternative combinations of related experience and education maybe be considered.
- A valid Montana Driver’s License is required.
- Forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months after hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to physically lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
- Knowledge of changing tires.
- Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Other Information
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.
Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.
This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: Not Applicable
Salary: $ 27.59 - 27.59 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Primary Location: Helena
Agency: Department of Transportation
Union: Public Employees Craft Council (Transportation)
Posting Date: Sep 24, 2024, 10:57:25 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Oct 11, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials: None
Contact Name: Alycia Gereg | Contact Email: agereg@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-475-1712
