Highway Maintenance Section Supervisor A - West Yellowstone

Taleo; West Yellowstone (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site RV hookups

Relocation assistance

Career ladder advancement

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Section Supervisor A for the West Yellowstone/Duck Creek area. The role supervises maintenance staff, plans and delivers projects such as pavement overlays, bridge repairs, drainage, and winter maintenance, and coordinates safety, engineering, and environmental considerations.

Primary schedule is daytime with on-call adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of construction/field maintenance-related experience.
• AND six (6) months of direct or one (1) year of indirect supervisory experience, preferably maintenance, construction, or another relevant field.
• AND a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver maintenance projects (e.g., pavement overlays, bridge repairs, chip seals, drainage systems, winter road maintenance).
• Coordinate Section operations and supervise Section Maintenance staff (permanent and temporary).
• Schedule is primarily a day job with potential call-ins; adjust as needed.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance

Project planning

Construction

Education

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology

Construction Technology

Business Management

Business Administration

Public Administration

Job description

Job Description - Highway Maintenance Section Supervisor A - West Yellowstone (26142437)

Position Title:

Highway Maintenance Section Supervisor A - West Yellowstone - ( 26142437 )

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Highway Maintenance Section Supervisor A for the Duck Creek/West Yellowstone Section. They are responsible for planning and delivering maintenance projects (e.g., pavement overlays, bridge repairs, chip seals, drainage systems, winter road maintenance, etc.) involving multiple safety, engineering, and environmental considerations. The scope of duties includes coordinating and performing various maintenance projects; coordinating Section operations; supervision and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The incumbent reports to the Division Maintenance Superintendent and provides supervision for the Section Maintenance staff (this includes permanent and temporary employees). The West Yellowstone/Duck Creek Section Supervisor schedule is primarily a day job, but call-ins regularly occur, and schedule may be adjusted as needed.

RV pad with full hook ups available on site and MDT is exploring the option for onsite housing in the future.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• 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

A resume detailing your qualifications and work history

Required Education and Experience:

• Five (5) years of construction/field maintenance-related experience
• AND six (6) months of direct or one (1) year of indirect supervisory experience, preferably maintenance, construction, or another relevant field
• AND a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Business Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration
• AND one (1) year of work-related experience
• AND six (6) months of direct or one (1) year of indirect supervisory experience, preferably maintenance, construction, or another relevant field
• AND a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

Other Information

Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.

The panel will evaluate all application materials to determine which top candidates to invite to participate in a behavioral-based interview.

A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with endorsements for air brakes and tankers is required with no restriction for operating a manual transmission. Successful applicant must live or relocate within 30 road miles of the work headquarters and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.

This position is being posted in accordance with the CRAFTS bargaining unit agreement. Preference will be given first to Bozeman Division bargaining unit applicants. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered at that time.

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. Generaly, 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.

Effective 5/26/2026, MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : 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.

Salary

$33.49 - $33.49 Hourly

Telework Eligibility

Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

West Yellowstone Agency : Department of Transportation Union : International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Posting Date

Sep 29, 2026, 2:25:54 PM

Closing Date

Oct 14, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Resume

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.