Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Libby

Montana Department of Transportation; Libby (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

State Retirement plan and deferredComp

Job summary

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in Libby is hiring a Highway Maintenance Technician to perform laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver duties for highway maintenance. The role covers culvert work, landslide removal, crack sealing, fence and sign installation, luminaire maintenance and snow/ice control, with opportunity for career advancement.

Candidate must hold a Montana CDL Class A, Type II with tank endorsement and a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, with

Qualifications

• Valid Montana CDL Class A, Type II with tank endorsement and MEC required.
• Learner's permit allowed 30 days to obtain CDL.

Responsibilities

• Perform laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver duties for highway maintenance.
• Operate trucks and heavy equipment for culvert placement, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, and other highway maintenance tasks.
• Assist in fence building, guardrail/sign installation, luminaire maintenance, vegetation upkeep, pavement marking and snow/ice control.

Education

Montana Commercial Operators License Class A Type II (tank endorsement) / MEC

Job description

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Libby. 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. 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 for Public 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

Required Education And Experience

All levels require 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.

Maintenance Technician I ($29.59)

Requires one (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment.

Maintenance Technician II ($30.09)

Requires two (2) years of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance.

Maintenance Technician III ($30.59)

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.

The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Libby Section House (35838 US Hwy 2, Libby, MT 59923) and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.

Other Information

• 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 # 3-0134, "Addendum to Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.
• Requires a negative pre-employment drug screen. Maintenance Technicians will also be regularly randomly selected for drug testing, per federal law.
• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program, our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
• These positions belong to the AFSCME bargaining units. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union during the onboarding process.
• The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons 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.
• 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. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.