Mechanic / Plow Driver

Maintenance by the yard

Great Falls, MT

Pay: $17-$20/hr

Shift: parttime, fulltime

**Job Summary**

Keep vehicles and heavy equipment ready for demanding work as a Mechanic / Plow Driver. You’ll inspect, maintain, and repair trucks, plows, and other equipment, then operate plow vehicles to support safe, reliable snow and ice removal. The role combines hands-on mechanical work with heavy equipment operation and requires readiness for heavy lifting and changing work conditions. Your impact: By maintaining dependable equipment and clearing routes, you help drivers and the people who rely on those routes travel more safely.

**Responsibilities**

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, suspensions, shocks and struts, hydraulics, HVAC, and automotive electrical systems.
• Perform vehicle maintenance, tire service, alignment, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance using hand and power tools.
• Read schematics and complete mechanical systems repair, assembly, fabrication, welding, and soldering as needed.
• Operate plow trucks and other heavy equipment, such as tractors, forklifts, excavators, and cranes, following safe operating practices.
• Inspect repairs, document maintenance, and provide responsive customer service to equipment users.

**Skills**

• Mechanical knowledge and mechanic, service technician, or vehicle maintenance experience; heavy equipment mechanics, heavy truck repair, diesel mechanics, automotive repair, or automotive diagnostics experience is relevant.
• Familiarity with vehicle systems, air brakes, farm machinery, industrial equipment, Caterpillar equipment, and tractor-trailers is useful.
• Ability to use tools, interpret schematics, perform equipment maintenance, and safely handle heavy lifting.
• Electrical experience, including automotive electrical system repair, is valued.
• Dealership experience and experience with vehicle mechanics for truck drivers are preferred; customer service skills are an asset.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person