Montana Department of Transportation
Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Sun River
Montana Department of Transportation, Sun River, Montana, United States, 59483
Highway Maintenance Technician
Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)
is recruiting a
Highway Maintenance Technician
in Sun River. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities.
Job Overview The role operates 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.
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
Operate trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance activities.
Perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning.
Execute landslide removal and crack/mastic sealing.
Build fences, repair bridges, and install guardrails or signs.
Maintain luminaires, roadways, vegetation, and roadside assets.
Mark and stripe pavement and provide snow and ice control.
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 at the time of offer.
Required Education and Experience
Valid Montana Commercial Operator’s 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 commercial license.
One year of experience driving heavy trucks or operating construction equipment is required for Maintenance Technician I ($28.59).
Two years of documented experience in a city, county, or state highway road department is required for Maintenance Technician II ($29.09).
Three or more years of documented experience for Maintenance Technician III ($29.59).
Other Information
Driver’s record will be verified and a release form will be signed for permanent driving records.
This position may include a training assignment, which may be paid below base pay.
The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Sun River Section House and must be reachable by telephone.
The agency may use a training assignment; conditions will be provided at hire.
Location Sun River Section House, Sun River, MT. Must live or relocate within 45 road miles.
Contact For a full job description, contact Sarah Peterson at
sjpeterson@mt.gov .
Application Your online application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all additional materials, such as an optional resume, are selected as “Relevant.” If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed above.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. For assistance in the application process, call 406‑444‑6054.
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is recruiting a
Highway Maintenance Technician
in Sun River. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities.
Job Overview The role operates 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.
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
Operate trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance activities.
Perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning.
Execute landslide removal and crack/mastic sealing.
Build fences, repair bridges, and install guardrails or signs.
Maintain luminaires, roadways, vegetation, and roadside assets.
Mark and stripe pavement and provide snow and ice control.
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 at the time of offer.
Required Education and Experience
Valid Montana Commercial Operator’s 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 commercial license.
One year of experience driving heavy trucks or operating construction equipment is required for Maintenance Technician I ($28.59).
Two years of documented experience in a city, county, or state highway road department is required for Maintenance Technician II ($29.09).
Three or more years of documented experience for Maintenance Technician III ($29.59).
Other Information
Driver’s record will be verified and a release form will be signed for permanent driving records.
This position may include a training assignment, which may be paid below base pay.
The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Sun River Section House and must be reachable by telephone.
The agency may use a training assignment; conditions will be provided at hire.
Location Sun River Section House, Sun River, MT. Must live or relocate within 45 road miles.
Contact For a full job description, contact Sarah Peterson at
sjpeterson@mt.gov .
Application Your online application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all additional materials, such as an optional resume, are selected as “Relevant.” If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed above.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. For assistance in the application process, call 406‑444‑6054.
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