Roadway Maintenance Operator (Full-Time, MT)

Westaff; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell County is seeking a Road Crewmember for Helmville / Ovando, Montana. This permanent, full-time role offers $24.35/hour with a $2 raise after 6 months. Primary responsibilities include maintenance of county equipment, site traffic control, and road construction tasks.

Requirements include being 18 or older and possessing a commercial driver’s license; previous experience with heavy equipment is preferred. Be prepared for on-call emergency responses as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must possess a commercial driver's license.
• Experience operating dump trucks, sanders, graders, front end loaders, belly dump, and snowplows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for county equipment: check fluids, lubrication, tire pressure.
• Provide cleanup and minor maintenance to county shop facilities and grounds.
• Report deficiencies of maintenance items, cleaning supplies, toiletries, etc.
• Control traffic around work sites.
• Load and haul rocks, gravel, dirt, asphalt, etc.
• Patch and construct roads, operate roller, asphalt distributor, loader, trucks, snow plows.
• Operate bulldozer, graders, and other equipment as needed.
• Perform drainage and ditch work, digs holes, sets poles, builds fence.

Skills

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Job description

Powell County is seeking a Road Crewmember for Helmville / Ovando, Montana. This permanent, full-time role offers $24.35/hour with a $2 raise after 6 months. Primary responsibilities include maintenance of county equipment, site traffic control, and road construction tasks.

Requirements include being 18 or older and possessing a commercial driver’s license; previous experience with heavy equipment is preferred. Be prepared for on-call emergency responses as needed.