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Mechanical Equipment Specialist

The purpose of this position is to support, design, develop and maintain field equipment and apparatus. These positions perform journey level mechanical work and repairs in support of the DNRC's divisions and field staff across Montana. Positions are located throughout the state at the Equipment Development and Communications Center (EDCC), Northwestern Land Office (NWLO), Southwestern Land Office (SWLO), Central Land Office (CLO) and the Southern Land Office (SLO) and the Seedling Nursery.

Essential functions include performing journeyman level mechanical repairs and maintenance on a variety of vehicles, mechanized equipment, and other specialized equipment. This includes performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and alterations of vehicles and equipment by examining vehicles and equipment, utilizing service reports, information from users and other mechanic/machinists to determine necessary design adjustments, fabrication, repairs or maintenance. This includes routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating vehicles, equipment and machinery.

Additional duties include inspecting, testing, and troubleshooting defective vehicles, equipment and machinery to diagnose malfunctions before or after repair or assembly, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices. Dismantle and reassemble vehicles, machinery and equipment using hoists and hand tools. Weld and fabricate needed parts using lathes, grinders, welders, plasma and oxy/acetylene cutters. Rebuild gas or diesel engines. Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves. Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems. Repair body damage to vehicles and equipment and prime and paint as needed. Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs. Maintain records of development, alterations, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and service records to track maintenance activities and replacement schedules and makes recommendations concerning retention of vehicles and equipment.

May travel to other areas of the State to assist in field maintenance and inspection of vehicles, machinery or equipment or render emergency vehicle aid.

Painting and specific functions include performing painting tasks for various fire vehicles and apparatuses and ensures accuracy with regard to mixing ratios, application procedures and techniques and drying time. Performs proper management of product to ensure efficient use of materials and resources. Performs welding and fabrication tasks to repair steel and aluminum panels. Utilizes specialized tools including stud guns, plastic welders, heat drying lamps and spot welders to perform painting tasks to perform painting functions and tasks. Adheres to emergency response guidelines when performing painting specific duties. Adheres to best practices with hazardous materials handling.

Application materials required for this position are: online State of Montana application, resume, and cover letter. Helpful hint: you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.

Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!