Winter Snowplow Operator & Highway Maintenance Tech

Montana Department of Transportation; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

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 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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Snow removal and cleaning the right of way.
• Fixing guardrail and repairing fences, signs and luminaires.
• Traffic control and salt brine production.

Skills

Heavy truck driving

Construction equipment

Math & recordkeeping

Computer skills

Material estimation

Education

CDL Class A Type II

Job description

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 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.