Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Bozeman

State of Montana; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their team in Bozeman. This role involves operating heavy equipment and performing essential highway maintenance tasks, ensuring safe and efficient roadways. The position offers a career ladder with advancement opportunities, making it perfect for those eager to grow in a supportive environment. Enjoy a culture of public service with excellent benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. If you have a passion for maintaining infrastructure and a commitment to public service, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

State Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• One year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment.
• Valid Montana Commercial Operators License with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance activities including snow and ice control.
• Operate trucks and heavy equipment for various maintenance tasks.

Skills

Heavy Truck Driving

Construction Equipment Operation

Culvert Installation

Road Maintenance

Snow and Ice Control

Education

Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A)

Job description

TheMontana Department of Transportationis recruiting a Maintenance Technician in Bozeman. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various 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.

For a full job description, please contact HR Specialist, Michaela Cortright at [e-mail]

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
• 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 forPublic 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

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

Required Education and Experience:

Maintenance Tech Level I ($27.59):

• 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). 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 ($28.09):

• 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 ($28.59):

• 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.

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.

Required Application Materials:

• Your online application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information

Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Bozeman 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.

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 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.

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.