Roadway Maintenance Pro with CDL & Equipment Ops

State of Montana; Montana; On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

State retirement and deferred comp

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in Havre is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician at Technician I–III levels. The role involves operating various trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance tasks, including culvert work, landslide removal, sealing, fence installation, and bridge upkeep.

The position requires licensure (Class A, Type II), a tank endorsement, and MEC. Advancement opportunities exist within a formal career ladder, contingent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Requires one year experience driving heavy trucks or operating construction equipment.
• Requires two years of documented road maintenance experience for Technician II.
• Requires three or more years of documented road maintenance experience for Technician III.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance.
• Perform culvert placement and cleaning, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, and fence/bridge work.
• Install/repair guardrails, signs, luminaire maintenance, and pavement markings.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Manual/heavy equipment operation

Education

Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II)

Tank endorsement

Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

Tools

Heavy trucks

Construction equipment

Job description

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in Havre is seeking a Highway Maintenance Technician at Technician I–III levels. The role involves operating various trucks and heavy equipment for highway maintenance tasks, including culvert work, landslide removal, sealing, fence installation, and bridge upkeep.

The position requires licensure (Class A, Type II), a tank endorsement, and MEC. Advancement opportunities exist within a formal career ladder, contingent on experience and qualifications.