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EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Trades and Industrial Arts 3. $25.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. Full-time, 12-mos., benefit eligible.

JOB TITLE:

Mechanic

DEPARTMENT:

Trades Institute

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Trades and Industrial Arts 3. $25.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. Full-time, 12-mos., benefit eligible.

FLSA:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. Plus, build your future with the Montana Public Employee's Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And that's not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled, Priority given to applications received by 09/05/25.

Essential Functions

• Performs mechanical repairs to college’s heavy equipment, commercial trucks and trailers, and other vehicles.
• Diagnoses and determines repair, servicing, and maintenance requirements and repair or adjusting equipment for proper operation.
• Creates and maintains a service and maintenance schedule.
• Provides training to staff in the operations and maintenance of equipment, as needed.
• Overhauls and rebuilds engines and other components, assemblies and systems.
• Orders parts, materials, and supplies required for proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment and shop facilities.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with operations to ensure that the fleet is ready at all times to meet operational needs.
• Ensures proper documentation of all information required by regulatory agencies.
• Assists and recommends changes and additions to equipment specifications in the interest of safety, durability and maintenance economy.
• Writes repair orders, assigns work, inspects and verifies completed work, reviews recorded time and parts used on jobs, maintains records file and controls parts stock level and accounting utilizing a computerized tracking system.
• Evaluates capital needs and recommends purchase of new or replacement equipment, machines, tools and related items.
• Requests quotes from local commercial shops for repairs which exceed the capability of the college program. Assists in evaluating quotes and recommends repair assignments.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization and safety of shop area.
• Remains current in practices and trends related to position.
• Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development.
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Reports to Senior Instructor for the Heavy Equipment Operator Program.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field and two years of vehicle/heavy equipment maintenance experience, OR
• High school degree or equivalent and three years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, AND
• Possess a valid Montana commercial driver's license, with air brake endorsement and with insurable license upon employment.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering the operations of a fleet.
• Four or more years of experience in heavy equipment operation, mechanics, or commercial driving.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to operate heavy equipment and tractor-trailer combinations.
• Ability to meet a high standard of safety while working around and under equipment, power machinery, exposure to fumes, high noise levels and chemicals.
• Ability to earn and maintain required certifications.
• Skill in critical thinking, problem analysis and resolutions.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather on emergency repairs; required to wear protective clothing.
• Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to follow and issue directions.
• Demonstrated communication, technology, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc.
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels .
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to pass a driver’s license records check and maintain current Montana Driver’s License with air brake endorsement, and a clean driving record.
• Ability to successfully pass a DOT Controlled Substances Test.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency.
• This is a Heavy Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Heavy Duty involves exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.
  
  
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. NOTE: FVCC's applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.

• Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; AND
• A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND,
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.), AND
• Three professional references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's work experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.
  
  
  

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Jobs@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.

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