Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Billings

Water Resources Office; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Transportation seeks a Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech in Billings to operate heavy equipment for winter road maintenance. Duties include snow removal, right-of-way cleaning, and repairs to guardrails, fences, signs, and luminaires, with traffic control responsibilities.

Season runs roughly mid-November to April, with potential for placement up to Maintenance Technician Level III based on experience.

Qualifications

• One year of experience driving heavy trucks or operating construction equipment.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance and equipment operation including basic vehicle maintenance.
• Basic math, record keeping, and ability to estimate materials needed.

Responsibilities

• Snow removal and highway maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Maintain right of way, repair guardrails, fences, signs, and luminaires.
• Perform traffic control and salt brine production as part of winter operations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Basic diesel maintenance

Education

Montana CDL Class A Type II with tank endorsement and MEC

Job description

Job Description - Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Billings (26142641)

Position Title:

Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Billings - ( 26142641 )

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a full time temporary snowplow driver in Billings with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Duties include 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 April, depending on weather.

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. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

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.

Other Information

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

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

Applicants may be eligible for placement up to a Maintenance Technician Level III if they have documented relevant experience from a city, county, or state highway road department(s) where they were employed for the purpose of road maintenance. Experience will determine level placement and wage.

Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, \"State Vehicle Use\", and MDT Policy #6.03.001, \"State Vehicle Use Policy\" are conditions of employment. (if applicable)

Requires a negative pre-employment drug screen. Maintenance Technicians will also be regularly randomly selected for drug testing, per federal law.

• Required Education and Experience:
  • One (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment. Requires knowledge of highway maintenance and equipment operation including basic diesel/gasoline vehicle maintenance. Basic math, record keeping, computer skills and the ability to make estimates of materials needed.
  • 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 or a Class B CDL have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License.

Salary: $

29.59 - 30.59 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

2 Employee Status : Seasonal (less than 6 mos) Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Billings Agency : Department of Transportation Union : American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

Posting Date

Oct 20, 2026, 2:15:11 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Nov 4, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

None

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. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program, our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Effective 5/26/2026, MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.