Roadway Maintenance Tech & Heavy Equipment Operator

Montana Department of Transportation; Belt (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Public Service Student Loan Forgiv​en​

Overtime compensation

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in Belt, MT, is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician at multiple levels. This role performs laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver duties for highway maintenance, including culvert work, landslide removal, crack sealing, fence and sign installation, bridge repair, and snow/ice control.

The position belongs to a career ladder with advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year experience driving heavy trucks or operating construction equipment.
• Two years documented highway maintenance experience in a city, county, or state department.
• Three+ years documented highway maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and heavy equipment for culvert placement and road maintenance tasks.
• Perform roadside maintenance including vegetation, pavement markings, snow and ice control, and guardrail or sign installation.
• Assist in maintenance tasks such as bridge repair, fence building, and luminaire maintenance.

Skills

Heavy truck driving

Equipment operation

CDL Class A Type II

Education

CDL Class A Type II License

Job description

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in Belt, MT, is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician at multiple levels. This role performs laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver duties for highway maintenance, including culvert work, landslide removal, crack sealing, fence and sign installation, bridge repair, and snow/ice control.

The position belongs to a career ladder with advancement opportunities.