Driver/Operator

Ravalli County•Hamilton, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver/Operator works under the supervision of the Road and Bridge Foreman and/or Crew Leaders. The role operates heavy equipment and heavy-duty trucks and supports construction and maintenance of the Ravalli County Road and Bridge system, including manual labor as needed. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires frequent travel throughout Ravalli County, approximately 300–500 miles per week. The employee participates in emergency response activities and may be on call after hours for matters affecting the safety and operation of the County road system. The position also participates in the mandatory Ravalli County drug testing program. This is a non-exempt, full-time position in the Road & Bridge Department. The posted rate is $30.32 per hour, with $2.12 deferred to the union pension. The position is eligible for full benefits and PERS and is represented by a bargaining unit. The posting date is October 21, 2026, and applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of experience operating heavy equipment and heavy-duty trucks.
Demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment units and heavy-duty trucks and in the construction and operation of road and bridge systems.
Valid Montana Class A Commercial Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
CDL endorsements for tanker, hazardous materials, and air brakes.
Ability to obtain and maintain CDL medical certification.
Ability to obtain work zone traffic control (flagger) certification.
Working knowledge of roadway and bridge design, construction, and operation, including road surfaces, drainage, vegetation, traffic operations, and public safety.
Extensive knowledge of the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a variety of heavy equipment units, heavy-duty trucks, and related attachments.
Working knowledge of road construction grades and basic surveying practices.
Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and personal protective equipment.
Ability to communicate well with other employees and the public.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, ethical, effective, and professional working relationships with department employees in a collaborative team setting.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including prolonged sitting and equipment operation, routinely lifting up to 100 pounds, and working in adverse conditions and on steep, uneven, or unstable terrain.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment, including crawler tractors, wheel loaders, motor graders, hydraulic excavators, tractor-backhoes, compactors, tractor-mounted mowers and brush cutters, aerial lift trucks, paving machines, asphalt distributors, aggregate spreaders, and crushing equipment.
Operate heavy-duty trucks and related equipment, including tandem-axle dump trucks with trailers, tractors with equipment trailers, belly and side dumps, snow removal equipment, and street sweepers.
Perform manual labor on Road and Bridge construction and maintenance projects.
Perform all work assigned within the Work Zone Assistant classification.
Participate in emergency response activities, including on-call after-hours response relating to the safety and operation of the County road system.