Highway Maintenance Technician – CDL Driver & Equipment Operator

State of Montana; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Public service student loan forgivessn

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holidays

Overtime/comp time

Job summary

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician in Seeley. The role involves operating trucks and heavy equipment for a range of highway maintenance tasks, including culvert work, landslide removal, and roadway repairs.

Applicants must hold a valid Montana CDL Class A with tank endorsement and MEC. Seeley-area residency or relocation within 45 road miles is required; MDT offers a full benefits package and paid leave as part of state employment.

Qualifications

• Possess valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions.
• Tank endorsement required; MEC valid.
• Learner’s permit holders must obtain full CDL within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance tasks.
• Performs culvert placement and cleaning; landslide removal.
• Seals cracks and mastics; installs fences, guides, and signs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck driving

Safety awareness

Education

Montana CDL Class A (Type II) with no restrictions

Tank endorsement

Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

Job description

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician in Seeley. The role involves operating trucks and heavy equipment for a range of highway maintenance tasks, including culvert work, landslide removal, and roadway repairs.

Applicants must hold a valid Montana CDL Class A with tank endorsement and MEC. Seeley-area residency or relocation within 45 road miles is required; MDT offers a full benefits package and paid leave as part of state employment.