Montana Department of Transportation
Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator- Gallatin Gatew
Montana Department of Transportation, Billings Metropolitan Area, Montana, United States
Highway Maintenance Technician – CDL Driver / Equipment Operator – Gallatin Gateway
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Highway Maintenance Technician – CDL Driver / Equipment Operator – Gallatin Gateway
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Montana Department of Transportation .
Operates various trucks and heavy equipment to perform culvert placement, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building, bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control.
Note: HOUSING – Big Sky location. Reasonably priced housing available at Big Sky via a lease agreement with partners in Big Sky. More information provided to successful candidate.
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
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)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status 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
Required Education And Experience Maintenance Tech Level I ($28.59)
One (1) year experience driving a 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). Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License.
Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications may also be considered. If no qualified applicants, MDT is willing to consider a training assignment for individuals with no experience who would be eligible to obtain the CDL.
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.
Required Application Materials
Your online application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”
Other Information Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Gallatin Gateway Section House and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters. Top candidates will be invited to participate in a practical test and behavioral‑based interview prior to final selection.
For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Michaela Cortright at mcortright@mt.gov
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non‑bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non‑bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
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
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.
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.
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Highway Maintenance Technician – CDL Driver / Equipment Operator – Gallatin Gateway
role at
Montana Department of Transportation .
Operates various trucks and heavy equipment to perform culvert placement, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building, bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control.
Note: HOUSING – Big Sky location. Reasonably priced housing available at Big Sky via a lease agreement with partners in Big Sky. More information provided to successful candidate.
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
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)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status 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
Required Education And Experience Maintenance Tech Level I ($28.59)
One (1) year experience driving a 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). Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License.
Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications may also be considered. If no qualified applicants, MDT is willing to consider a training assignment for individuals with no experience who would be eligible to obtain the CDL.
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.
Required Application Materials
Your online application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”
Other Information Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Gallatin Gateway Section House and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters. Top candidates will be invited to participate in a practical test and behavioral‑based interview prior to final selection.
For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Michaela Cortright at mcortright@mt.gov
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non‑bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non‑bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
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
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.
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.
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