The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Highway Maintenance Technician-CDL Driver / Equipment Operator in the Colstrip Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of trucks, variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement, crack /mastic sealing, bridge repairs, guardrail and sign installation and repairs. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Benefits apply on first day of employment
  • Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Life in Eastern Montana – From Badlands, battlefields and bucking horses to recreation, rocks and rivers, Southeast Montana is an adventure for outdoor lovers, history buffs, fossil finders and eager explorers. Find a new story in the spirit of the Old West. Discover Indian Nations, trace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark and wander sacred fields where storied battles were fought. Check out the best cowboy bar in Montana, dig for dinosaur bones, and make your way through friendly towns where strangers smile and say hello. Colstrip is the preferred location but Ashland may be considered.

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires knowledge of highway maintenance and equipment typically assigned to a section, including basic diesel/gasoline vehicle maintenance:

• One (1) year experience driving heavy truck and operating construction equipment; basic math, computers and record keeping; and the ability to make estimates of materials needed.
• A valid Montana Class A Type II Commercial Operators license w/endorsements for air brakes and tanker is required. Applicants with a Class B license or a learner's permit and experience are encouraged to apply. Successful applicant with a learner's permit will be required to obtain a Class A, Type II CDL license with endorsements within 30 days of hire

Your online application and all documents required for establishing preference must be received or date stamped by screening date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Additional Information

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
• The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.
• Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the assigned maintenance section and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters. Preferred location is Colstrip but Ashland may be considered.
• Driver’s record will be verified.
• Registration of FMCSA Clearinghouse will be required for successful applicant
• Pay and placement in the career ladder is based on MDT time in grade, classroom training, practical experience, and successful completion of the MDT Maintenance Academy. Reaching maximum Maintenance Tech pay (Level IV) can take up to five years.
• For a full job description, please contact Joyce Ayre at jayre@mt.gov