Temp Snowplow Driver / Hwy Maintenance Tech - Culbertson
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for one full-time, temporary snowplow driver in Culbertson 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 March, 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.
Required Education and Experience :
- Maintenance Tech Level I
- One 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).
- Applicants with a learner's permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License.
- Maintenance Tech Level II
- Also requires one 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
- Also requires three 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.
Required Application Materials :
Online application. Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as "Relevant."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.Successful applicants must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Section House and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.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.The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People 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.Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.