Temp Maintenance Tech / Winter Snowplow / CDL Driver - Great Falls Areas

Montana; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation department is seeking temporary snowplow drivers in Great Falls, Montana. Successful applicants will operate heavy equipment for winter maintenance tasks such as snow removal and maintain road safety in extreme weather conditions. Applicants must have a valid Montana Commercial Operators License and relevant experience. This position may begin mid-November and last until March with varied on-call hours.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions.
• Must possess a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC).
• Experience in road maintenance is required based on the level.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal and ensure road safety.
• Operate heavy equipment to maintain roads.
• Work under extreme weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driving heavy truck

Emergency weather management

Physical endurance

Tools

Heavy trucks

Construction equipment

Job description

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for temporary snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This includes snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production.

Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather. Hours vary depending on the need of the section but most positions are call-out only.

Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment.

Position Information

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

Positions may be available in the following Maintenance Sections:

• Great Falls – 2 positions
• Cascade – 1 position
• Rogers Pass – 1 position
• Dutton – 1 position

Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work section headquarters.

Required Education and Experience

Maintenance Tech Level I ($28.59):

• One (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment.
• A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC).

Maintenance Tech Level II ($29.09):

• Also requires one (1) year of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance.

Maintenance Tech Level III ($29.59):

• Also 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.

Other Information

This is a temporary position offering up to six (6) months of employment.

A successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a practical-test and a behavioral-based interview.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.