Munro Footwear Group
Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Cascade
Munro Footwear Group, Billings Metropolitan Area, Montana, United States
Job Title
Highway Maintenance Technician – CDL Driver / Equipment Operator – Cascade
Overview The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Cascade. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The role includes operating trucks and a variety of 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.
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
Culvert placement and installation/cleaning
Landslide removal
Crack/mastic sealing
Fence building or bridge repair
Guardrail or sign installation
Luminaire maintenance
Roadway repair and vegetation roadside maintenance
Pavement marking and striping operations
Snow and ice control
Benefits
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
Requirements 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.
Pay Levels
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.
Location The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Cascade Section House and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
Application Materials
Resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
Optional resume or additional materials may be submitted as relevant.
Other Information
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. Compliance with Mont. Admin. 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 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. Experience will determine level placement and wage.
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.
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.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E‑Verify and is unable to hire F‑1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
Equal Opportunity Statement State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Contact Sarah Peterson | Email: sjpeterson@mt.gov | Phone: 406‑475‑2928
Posting Information Posting Date: Oct 31, 2025 Closing Date: Nov 17, 2025 Number of Openings: 1 Job Type: Standard Shift: Variable Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary Location: Cascade Agency: Department of Transportation Union: Public Employees Craft Council (Transportation)
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Overview The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Cascade. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The role includes operating trucks and a variety of 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.
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
Culvert placement and installation/cleaning
Landslide removal
Crack/mastic sealing
Fence building or bridge repair
Guardrail or sign installation
Luminaire maintenance
Roadway repair and vegetation roadside maintenance
Pavement marking and striping operations
Snow and ice control
Benefits
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
Requirements 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.
Pay Levels
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.
Location The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Cascade Section House and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
Application Materials
Resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
Optional resume or additional materials may be submitted as relevant.
Other Information
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. Compliance with Mont. Admin. 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 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. Experience will determine level placement and wage.
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.
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.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E‑Verify and is unable to hire F‑1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
Equal Opportunity Statement State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Contact Sarah Peterson | Email: sjpeterson@mt.gov | Phone: 406‑475‑2928
Posting Information Posting Date: Oct 31, 2025 Closing Date: Nov 17, 2025 Number of Openings: 1 Job Type: Standard Shift: Variable Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary Location: Cascade Agency: Department of Transportation Union: Public Employees Craft Council (Transportation)
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