Roadway Maintenance Technician - CDL & Heavy Equipment Operator

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

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