Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator - Miles City

Water Resources Office; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of public service and work/lif

Montana Health Centers access

State Retirement plan

Overtime compensation

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Miles City to perform laborer, lead worker, and equipment operator duties for highway maintenance. The role includes operating trucks and heavy equipment for culvert work, paving, guardrail installation, and snow/ice control.

The position has career ladder opportunities. Eligibility requires a valid Montana CDL Class A Type II with tank endorsement and MEC; learners must obtain CDL within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and MEC.
• Learner's permit holders must obtain CDL within 30 days.
• Experience: Level I requires 1 year of heavy truck or equipment operation; Level II requires 1 year at another agency; Level III requires 3+ years at another agency.

Responsibilities

• Operates various trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance tasks.
• Performs culvert placement, road repairs, crack/mastic sealing, guardrail or sign installation and snow/ice control.
• Maintains roadsides, vegetation, and pavement markings; performs luminaire maintenance.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Truck driving

Laborer

Education

Montana CDL A Type II (tank) & MEC

Job description

Job Description - Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator - Miles City (26142680)

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Miles City Section. 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
• 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

Required Education and Experience

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 Tech Level I ($29.59)

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

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.

The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Miles City Section House (217 N 4th St - Miles City, MT 59301) and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.

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.

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 #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

This position is being posted in accordance with the AFSCME 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.

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

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

29.59 - 30.59 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Miles City Agency : Department of Transportation Union : American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Required Application Materials

None

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.