Mechanic

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Compensation

$25.00 - $32.00 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

Monday-Thursday

Job Description

STILLWATER COUNTY

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Mechanic

DEPARTMENT: Road & Bridge

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Road & Bridge Superintendent, Road Foreman, or Lead Worker

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REVISION DATE: September 17, 2025

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled services, mechanical, and welding repair work to automotive and power equipment; Work varies where individual judgment within prescribed standards and procedures is required; Performs work of complexity and adjusts work methods to meet task requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is responsible for safety of department machinery and keeping county equipment safe to operate;
• Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems, performs mechanical repairs to all manners of gasoline and diesel equipment and machinery;
• Performs a variety of skilled journeyman mechanical repairs to automotive and heavy equipment, including: repair or replace engine accessories, power train, axles, hydraulic systems, clutches, transmission overhaul, and all accessories;
• Repairs brakes, suspensions, drive lines, wheels and tires, air driven equipment or any related items to any piece of equipment, vehicle, or related power equipment of any department of the County;
• Fabricates special equipment or attachments to equipment involving acetylene and/or electrical welding; repairs broken, worn out, or fatigued metal parts by welding to create a hard surface;
• Plans and carries out a preventive maintenance program of equipment and related duties as required;
• Is subject to emergency call after hours or weekends for snow removal, storms, road hazards, fires, or floods;
• Performs other duties as required.
• Prepares daily log of activities;
• Uses and is responsible for equipment requiring care to assure against breakdown or deterioration;
• Contacts with the public are limited and necessary as informational.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:

• May, on occasion supervise other personnel assisting in vehicle or equipment maintenance or repair.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from High School or its equivalent and/or completion of an approved apprenticeship program; PLUS
• Three (3) years of demonstrated mechanical or welding experience;
• Must possess a valid Montana Operator's License;
• CDL with appropriate endorsements preferred;
• Wildland Fire Certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 100 pounds (heavier loads with assistance).
• Perform frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and working in awkward positions.
• Stand, walk, and work for extended periods on uneven, steep, or rough terrain.
• Enter, exit, and climb onto heavy trucks and equipment multiple times per shift.
• Operate equipment, tools, and vehicle controls requiring hand-eye coordination and grip strength.
• Work outdoors year-round in extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, and icy conditions.
• Tolerate exposure to dust, mud, loud noise, vibration, fumes, and chemicals.
• Maintain awareness and safety while working near moving traffic or in remote areas.
• Sit for extended periods while operating vehicles and alternate with strenuous manual labor.
• Work long shifts, irregular hours, and seasonal overtime (e.g., snow removal, flood response).
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as provided.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

202604

Job Type

Full Time

Application Instructions

Application can be found online at www: stillwatercountymt.gov

Or pick up an application at 400 E 3rd Ave N-4th Floor