Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician - Bozeman
Montana Department Of Transportation
Maintain/repair heavy equipment and vehicles, including tires and lubrication.
24 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Bozeman, MT
Field
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Maintenance
Engineering
Planning
Materials testing
Traffic and safety management
Permit services
Freight & rail planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Highways
Bridges
Public Transportation
Rail
General Aviation
Energy
Government
Role
What you would be doing
What you bring
1 year
lubrication
driving record
technical training
commercial license
forklift cert
- One (1) years’ experience as a lubrication technician, light duty tire technician, or mechanic’s assistant.
- 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.
- Formal light or heavy-duty technical training and/or certification(s) will also be considered. Basic computer knowledge and function. Requires working knowledge of basic record keeping.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
- A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). OR a permit with the ability to obtain the full license within 30 days of hire. A forklift certification must be obtained within 3 months after hire.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Top candidates will be invited to participate in a written, practical test, and behavioral-based interview prior to final selection.
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Information not given or found
Interview process
- written test
- practical test
- behavioral-based interview
- sponsorship for work authorization not available
- cannot hire f-1 stem opt candidates
- driving record will be verified via release form
Company
Overview
Founded in 1947
Year Established
The company traces its origins back to the late 1940s, establishing itself as a pioneer in Montana's transportation infrastructure development.
- Focuses on building and maintaining highways, bridges, and transit systems to support state mobility.
- Projects include road construction, bridge upgrades, and traffic safety improvements.
- Specializes in rural and mountainous terrain, adapting solutions to the state's unique geography.
- Has a significant role in regional transportation planning, coordinating with federal and local agencies.
- Emphasizes innovation in sustainable transportation solutions and safety protocols.
- Provide exceptional customer experience
- Sustain a safe and highly effective transportation workforce
- Capitalize on innovation
- Maintain department assets
- Plan and deliver a resilient transportation system that serves the diverse needs of Montana residents and visitors
Over $68M Funding
Carbon Reduction Strategy
Secured federal funding aimed at reducing transportation-related CO₂ emissions over five years.
80% Cost Coverage
Public-Private Partnerships
Focus on partnerships covering infrastructure costs for electric vehicle charging stations.
100-Mile Charger Spacing
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Deployment of DC fast chargers on key corridors to ensure convenient charging access.
$43M NEVI Funds
Electric Vehicle Plan
Allocated funds for deploying electric vehicle infrastructure across key transportation corridors.
- Statewide strategy includes reducing congestion, expanding non-motorized infrastructure, public transit, fleet electrification, zero-emission construction equipment, and use of sustainable materials.
- Committed to replace/consolidate single-occupancy vehicle trips and improve energy efficiency via CRS monitoring and methodology aligned with federal NCRP requirements.
August 31
Annual Deadline for Reports
Required annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) FHWA 1391 workforce reports must be submitted by this date.
$10,000+
Project Value Threshold
Montana EEO Policy Statements must be displayed on bulletin boards at federal-aid project sites valued at this amount or more.
- Contractor Compliance Program enforces Non‑Discrimination and Affirmative Action for all federal‑aid highway project contractors
- In‑Job Training provisions aim to increase representation of women, minorities, and disadvantaged individuals into journey‑level highway construction roles
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