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Montana Department of Transportation

Temp Snowplow Driver / Highway Maintenance Tech / CDL Driver - Butte Areas

Montana Department of Transportation, Butte, Montana, United States, 59701

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Temp Snowplow Driver / Highway Maintenance Tech / CDL Driver - Butte Areas

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. 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. Hours vary depending on the need of the section but most positions are call-out only. 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. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. Positions May Be Available In The Following Maintenance Sections: Twin Bridges – 1 position Butte – 1 position Whitehall – 2 positions Dillon – 2 positions Divide – 1 position Wisdom – 1 position Anaconda – 2 positions Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work section headquarters. Required Education And Experience: Maintenance Tech Level I ($28.59): One (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment. A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). Maintenance Tech Level II ($29.09): Also requires one (1) year of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance. Maintenance Tech Level III ($29.59): Also 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. Other Information: This is a temporary position offering up to six (6) months of employment. A successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a practical-test and a behavioral-based interview. Applicants may be eligible for placement up to a Maintenance Technician Level III if they have documented relevant experience from a city, county, or state highway road department(s) where they were employed for the purpose of road maintenance. Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. 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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