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Temp Maintenance Tech / Winter Snowplow / CDL Driver/Missoula

Montana, Missoula, Montana, us, 59812

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The

Montana Department of Transportation

is recruiting for Temporary Snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This includes snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. Hours vary between 20-40 hours per week depending on weather and the needs of the section. Shifts are either 4 hours or 8 hours and range from 4am-11:30pm. Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment. Positions may be available in the following Maintenance Sections: Missoula Seely Lake Clinton Philipsburg Lolo South Lost Trail Evaro Alberton Superior Lookout Ronan Thompson Falls Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work section headquarters. Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: All levels require a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License Maintenance Technician I ($28.59)

Requires one (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment. Maintenance Technician II ($29.09)

Requires two (2) years of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance. Maintenance Technician III ($29.59)

Requires three (3) or more years of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance. This is a temporary position offering up to six (6) months of employment. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a practical-test and a behavioral-based interview. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program, 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, persons of disability, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.

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