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Heavy Duty Mechanic/Welder
POSITION: Heavy Duty Mechanic/Welder
DEPARTMENT: Beaverhead County Road Department
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To perform duties relative to the maintenance, repair, and record keeping of all the equipment utilized by the Beaverhead County Road Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General Supervision
SUPERVISED BY: Dillon District Road Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Occasional direction to others working in the shop area.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid Diesel Mechanic Certification, a valid Montana Commercial Driver’s License (CDL, Class A, Type II) with endorsements for air brakes and tankers is required. Must live or relocate within 25 road miles of the work headquarters within 60 days after the 6 month probationary period, and must have a telephone.
COMMENTS: Duties and/or work areas may be assigned at the beginning of the work shift and the employee is then expected to operate without direct supervision during the remainder of the work shift.
If interested in this position, please submit a completed Beaverhead County Application for Employment to the Beaverhead County Road Office at the Courthouse by 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Applications can be obtained online via the county website or the Beaverhead County Road Office located in the Courthouse.
A. FUNCTION (including skill level): Performs routine and preventive maintenance and unscheduled repair of county road and bridge, construction machinery and equipment. Inspects equipment to determine need for service or repair. Operates diagnostic and repair equipment. Changes filters and fluids according to schedule. Performs electronic tune-up of gas engines. Adjusts, repairs, or replaces subassemblies and component systems and parts including drive train, electrical, fuel, exhaust, hydraulics, pneumatics, tracks, and assembly, as required.
A.1 TRADITIONAL METHODS (including knowledge & abilities): Negotiates close quarters in a variety of dynamic and fixed positions while reaching below, at, or above waist level and grasping and/or fingering a wide variety of tools and component parts unilaterally and/or bilaterally. In the prone position traverses shop floor underneath equipment atop a mechanic creeper, walks on finished concrete shop floor. Steps in, out, and atop machinery and equipment. Retrieves parts from storage bins, using a step stool for items on higher shelves. Communicates verbally, aurally and visually with inter and intra departmental personnel and various service providers. Requires thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in repairing automotive and road construction equipment; thorough understanding of theory and operation of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines. Requires ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate and necessary repairs; repair automotive and road construction equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Requires ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Knowledge and skills usually acquired through a combination of formal education and experience sufficient to communicate effectively; ; must have experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive and road construction equipment, including experience with diesel engines and track laying equipment.
B. FUNCTION (including skill level): Operates machinery in the field to diagnose problems. Evaluates and performs field repair, if possible. Tows or hauls inoperable equipment to shop for repairs.
B.1 TRADITIONAL METHODS (includes knowledge & abilities): Drives county vehicle to and from work site, climbs in and out of equipment, stepping with one leg high enough from the ground to step on road grader while unilaterally holding side bar. Operates machinery using bilateral grasping of steering wheel operates foot controls bilaterally; operated knobs, levers, and buttons appropriate to machinery. Traverses uneven terrain.
C. FUNCTION (including skill level): Welds metal components together to repair or to modify road or to fabricate special or unavailable parts for road and bridge construction machinery and equipment. Operates stationary and portable welding equipment including gas, arc, and wire feed welders.
C.1 TRADITIONAL METHODS (including knowledge & abilities): Applies knowledge of welding techniques and metallurgy. Negotiates close quarters in a variety of dynamic and fixed positions while reaching below, at, or above waist level and grasping and/or fingering unilaterally and/or bilaterally at a variety of tools and component parts.
D. FUNCTION (including skill level): Changes cutting edges on motor graders and snow plows, crawler tractors, wheel loaders, and backhoe bucket teeth.
D.1 TRADITIONAL METHODS (including knowledge & abilities): Intermittently stands, walks, stoops, crouches, crawls, and kneels while bilaterally reaching and handling of cutting edges, hand tools, nut and bolts, air wrench, and oxy/acetylene torch; cutting edges weigh 120 to 150 pounds with worker briefly lifting one end at a time requiring 50 to 100 pounds exertional force. One inch drive air wrench weighs 20 to 30 pounds.
E. FUNCTION (including skill level): Maintains a record of work performed on each piece of equipment. Orders and maintains record of parts used.
E.1 TRADITIONAL METHODS (including knowledge and abilities): Sits or stands while handling/fingering time slips, forms, and pencils using visual near acuity.
F. FUNCTION (including skill level): Maintains a clean work area which includes cleaning oil spills, sweeping, and picking up tools, parts and trash.
F.1 TRADITIONAL METHODS (including knowledge and abilities): Intermittently stands, walks, stoops, and crouches while reaching/handling broom, parts, tools, floor dry, etc.; lifting and carrying, pushing/pulling are measured and unmeasured and may range from minimal to heavy weight.
G. FUNCTION (including skill level): Delivers and retrieves parts and equipment to and from local vendors.
G.1 TRADITIONAL METHODS (including knowledge & abilities): Drives appropriate vehicle to and from various locations. Lifts and carries 1 pound to 75 pounds to load on vehicle.
H. FUNCTION (including skill level): May operate road construction or snow removal equipment under emergency conditions and for weekend snow plow duty.
H.1 TRADITIONAL METHODS (including knowledge & abilities): Walks on slippery and/or uneven ground. Climbs into and out of road equipment; operates equipment as above.
Drug & Alcohol Testing Is A Pre-Employment Requirement For Safety Sensitive Positions.
Please complete an application and submit to ssetzer@beaverheadcountymt.gov or drop off in the County Road Office in the Courthouse.
Planner
Job Description
The County is an equal opportunity employer. The County shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job description is intended to reflect core areas of responsibility and an incumbent employee’s knowledge and skill set needed to complete those functions. This document is not intended to catalog each individual duty; employees are routinely called upon to address emerging employer requirements in alignment with individual work units and assignments of jobs. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer change.
Job Title: County Planner
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Planning
Reports to: County Commissioners
Work Unit Overview:
The Planning Department is responsible for long-range planning; administering subdivision regulations; administering floodplain regulations; assigning addresses; technical land planning assistance; administering the Airport Affected Areas, Big Hole Conservation Development Standards, Floodplain Ordinances, and Cellphone Towers ordinances; and land use and development services in Beaverhead County. The department supports the County Commission and Planning Board through administrative, research, policy development, and oversight activities. The Department is staff for the Planning Board, which advises the County Commissioners and the Towns of Lima, Jackson, Wisdom, and Wise River.
Position Summary:
The County Planner performs professional planning support to the Beaverhead County Planning Board and Beaverhead County Commissioners on comprehensive planning and development matters, in accordance with state law, the Beaverhead County Growth Policy and local land use regulations. The varied work is performed under general supervision and requires individual judgment in variation from standards and procedures. Must be organized, people-oriented and able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Essential Functions – Major Duties or Responsibilities (not inclusive):
- Assists in preparation and coordination of community planning and development projects.
- Field inquiries and provide information regarding planning and land use regulations.
- Evaluates subdivision and floodplain applications.
- Prepares project narratives, maps or other visual aids, and project evaluations for review and approval by Planning Board.
- Perform site visits and other fieldwork throughout the County.
- Investigates and resolves complaints and potential violations of County land use regulations.
- Provide limited technical assistance to the Towns of Lima, Jackson, Wisdom, and Wise River on comprehensive planning and development matters.
- Prepares oral and written presentations and attends group meetings relative to community planning and development projects.
- Knowledge in rural planning.
- Administer County land use regulations (e.g. floodplain ordinance, cell tower ordinance, Big Hole setback ordinance, airport affected area ordinance).
- Participate in comprehensive planning/growth management processes.
- Serve on boards and committees as assigned.
- Provides staff support to governing bodies and citizen boards as directed, including making staff presentations, scheduling, preparing agendas, preparing meeting sites and materials, and answering inquiries from members.
- Stays informed of local, State and Federal legislation and current issues in community planning and development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Functions (not inclusive):
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Support other Planning Staff and Planning Board.
- Research projects as needed.
Physical demands:
- Walking over uneven terrain.
- Operating a personal computer and typical office equipment.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle on paved and unpaved roads.
- Communicating clearly in writing, in person, and over the phone.
- Lifting and transporting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Speaking to individuals and groups.
Working Conditions:
- Based in the Beaverhead County Planning Office in Dillon.
- Core hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Some limited overnight travel and meetings outside of normal work hours.
- Work is in a team environment, requiring collaboration with other departments and agencies both on-site and off-site.
- Most work is in an office, with some outdoor field work and meetings.
- Outdoor locations may require walking in rough and uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervisory position, 1 administrative assistant. Position reports to the Beaverhead County Commissioners.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of community planning principles and process, planning and land use laws, and local land use regulations.
- High degree of computer literacy, especially internet browsers and standard office software such as Microsoft Office Suite. Some knowledge of GIS is desirable.
- Attention to detail in conveying accurate information in a timely fashion.
- Basic understanding of the Public Land Survey System and reading legal descriptions.
- Ability to work well with the public, handle multiple tasks at once, meet deadlines, deal with conflicting parties or controversial issues, and communicate well both orally and in writing.
- Ability to research, analyze and present data.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively, meeting deadlines and coordinating with colleagues, other agencies, developers, elected and appointed officials, citizens, and other.
- Possession of a valid Montana driver’s license is required.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in planning, natural resources, geography, public administration or a related field and a minimum of three-years field experience in planning, land use, or related activities. A Masters’ degree may substitute for experience. Must have experience with standard office programs (e.g. Microsoft Office suite).
Tools and Equipment Used:
- Normal office equipment, including telephone, fax, copier, personal computer, printer, voice recorder; ArcGIS; Digital camera; GPS.
- Word processing, spreadsheet, publishing, website development, presentation and mapping software.
- Vehicle.
Confirmation:
This Job Description represents a true and accurate description of job duties and physical demands for this position.
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Please return signed Job Description, Application, and Resume to ssetzer@beaverheadcountymt.gov or drop off in the Finance Office. Position is open until filled.
CONTACT DIRECTORY
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| Stacy Setzer | Department Head | (406) 683-3734 |
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MON – FRI: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
MON – FRI:1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Address
2 South Pacific Street, Suite 1
Dillon, MT 59725