Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Emigrant

Taleo; Emigrant (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Relocation assistance

State Retirement plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation in Emigrant is seeking a Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator. The role includes driving heavy trucks and operating road maintenance equipment to support culvert work, landslide cleanup, sealing, fence/bridge tasks, and road surface care.

Successful candidates must have CDL Class A Type II with tank endorsement, MEC, and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• One 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates various trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance tasks.
• Performs culvert placement, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building, or bridge repair.
• Installs guardrails or signs, maintains luminaries, repairs roadways, and handles vegetation and roadside maintenance.

Skills

Heavy truck experience

Equipment operation

CDL driver

Tools

CDL Class A Type II

Tank endorsement

MEC (Medical Examiner’s Certificate)

Job description

Job Description - Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Emigrant (26142449)

Position Title:

Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Emigrant - ( 26142449 )

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician in Emigrant. 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.

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
• 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 ($30.09)

• 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 ($30.59)

• 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.

Other Information

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

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

Salary

$29.59 - $30.59 hourly.

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible. Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

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.