Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Rogers Pass

Montana Department of Transportation; Rogers (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

State retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Overtime/compensatory time

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Maintenance Technician in Rogers Pass. The role includes operating trucks and heavy equipment for culvert work, landslide removal, sealing, fence/bridge work, and guardrail installation.

It supports career ladder with advancement opportunities and requires a Montana CDL Class A Type II with tank endorsement and MEC. Applicants must live within 45 road miles of the Rogers Pass Section House and have a telephone or reliable access to the section

Qualifications

• 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/II/III have defined experience requirements: 1 year, 2 years, or 3+ years of road maintenance experience respectively.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks and heavy equipment to perform culvert placement, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building, bridge repair and guardrail or sign installation.
• Performs roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping, and snow and ice control.
• Possibly assigned to a training position and may be paid below base pay during training.

Skills

CDL Class A Type II

Tank endorsement

Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Job description

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Rogers Pass. 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.

For a full job description, please contact Sarah Peterson at [e-mail].

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

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

*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 ($28.59)

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

Maintenance Technician II ($29.09)

• 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 ($29.59)

• 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 Rogers Pass Section House 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.

Required Application Materials

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

Your online application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all additional materials, such as an optional resume, are submitted and selected as “Relevant.”

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

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 CRAFTS bargaining unit agreement.
• 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.
• Your online application and all required materials 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.
• 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.
• 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
• This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.