Montana Department of Transportation
Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Cascade
Montana Department of Transportation, Cascade, Montana, United States, 59421
Job Summary
Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Cascade. The position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The role involves operating various trucks and heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning; landslide removal; crack/mastic sealing; fence building or bridge repair; guardrail or sign installation; luminaire maintenance; roadway repair; vegetation and roadside maintenance; pavement marking and striping operations; and snow and ice control. Responsibilities
Operate trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance tasks. Perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning. Conduct landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair. Install guardrails or signs; maintain luminaires. Execute roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance. Mark and stripe pavement. Control snow and ice on roadways. Qualifications
Required Education & Experience: Valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, tank endorsement, and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary license. Maintenance Technician Levels & Pay: Technician I – Requires one (1) year experience driving a heavy truck or operating construction equipment; $28.59 per hour. Technician II – Requires two (2) years of documented experience from a city, county, or other state highway road department; $29.09 per hour. Technician III – Requires three (3) or more years of documented experience from a city, county, or other state highway road department; $29.59 per hour. Must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Cascade Section House and have a reliable telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters. Benefits
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Access to Montana Health Centers, low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families. State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation). Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time over 40 hours in a workweek. Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness. Benefits apply on first day of employment. Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer. Application Information
Submit an application before midnight on the closing date. Include a resume detailing your qualifications and work history. Use the subject “Relevant” for optional resumes. For accommodations during the application process, contact the HR representative: Sarah Peterson, sjpeterson@mt.gov or (406) 444‑6054. Other Information
Driver’s record will be verified; successful applicants will be required to sign a release form authorizing MDT to obtain permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont.. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy," are conditions of employment. This position is being posted in accordance with the CRAFTS bargaining unit agreement. Applicants may be eligible for placement up to a Maintenance Technician Level III based on relevant experience. EEO Statement
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, 406.444.6054.
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Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Cascade. The position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The role involves operating various trucks and heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning; landslide removal; crack/mastic sealing; fence building or bridge repair; guardrail or sign installation; luminaire maintenance; roadway repair; vegetation and roadside maintenance; pavement marking and striping operations; and snow and ice control. Responsibilities
Operate trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance tasks. Perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning. Conduct landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair. Install guardrails or signs; maintain luminaires. Execute roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance. Mark and stripe pavement. Control snow and ice on roadways. Qualifications
Required Education & Experience: Valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, tank endorsement, and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary license. Maintenance Technician Levels & Pay: Technician I – Requires one (1) year experience driving a heavy truck or operating construction equipment; $28.59 per hour. Technician II – Requires two (2) years of documented experience from a city, county, or other state highway road department; $29.09 per hour. Technician III – Requires three (3) or more years of documented experience from a city, county, or other state highway road department; $29.59 per hour. Must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Cascade Section House and have a reliable telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters. Benefits
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Access to Montana Health Centers, low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families. State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation). Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time over 40 hours in a workweek. Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness. Benefits apply on first day of employment. Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer. Application Information
Submit an application before midnight on the closing date. Include a resume detailing your qualifications and work history. Use the subject “Relevant” for optional resumes. For accommodations during the application process, contact the HR representative: Sarah Peterson, sjpeterson@mt.gov or (406) 444‑6054. Other Information
Driver’s record will be verified; successful applicants will be required to sign a release form authorizing MDT to obtain permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont.. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy," are conditions of employment. This position is being posted in accordance with the CRAFTS bargaining unit agreement. Applicants may be eligible for placement up to a Maintenance Technician Level III based on relevant experience. EEO Statement
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, 406.444.6054.
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