Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Seeley

Taleo; Seeley Lake (MT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator for Seeley Lake. This role involves operating trucks and heavy machinery for highway maintenance, culvert work, and related tasks near Seeley Lake.

Eligible candidates must hold a Montana CDL Class A Type II with tank endorsement and MEC, with relocation options centered within 45 road miles of Seeley Seeley Section House.

Qualifications

• Valid Montana CDL Class A Type II with no restrictions, a tank endorsement, and MEC.
• Learner’s permit holders have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana CDL.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance.
• Perform culvert placement, landslide removal, sealing, and fence/guardrail installations.
• Ensure safety and compliance with MDT policies and training.

Skills

CDL Driver

Equipment Operator

Heavy Truck

Crack Sealing

Fence Building

Education

Montana CDL Class A Type II

Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC)

Job description

Job Description - Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Seeley (26142380)

Position Title:

Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Seeley - ( 26142380 )

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Seeley. This position p erforms 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 Shannon Carter 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
• 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
• Benefits apply on first day of employment

An online application detailing your qualifications and work history.

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 Seeley Section House ( 2701 MT Highway 83 N, Seeley Lake, MT ) 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 #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

This position is being posted in accordance with the Crafts Teamsters 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.

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. MDT is enrolled in E-Verify.

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

Number of Openings

1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location

Seeley Lake Agency : Department of Transportation Union : Public Employees Craft Council (Transportation)

Posting Date

Sep 25, 2026, 7:42:49 PM

Closing Date

Oct 10, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : None

Contact Name : Shannon Carter | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

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.