Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator - Baker

State of Montana

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Baker Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various trucks and a variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement, and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC).
• One (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment for Maintenance Tech Level I.
• One (1) year of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department for Maintenance Tech Level II.
• Three (3) or more years of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department for Maintenance Tech Level III.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway maintenance activities as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver.
• Operate various trucks and heavy equipment for culvert placement and installation/cleaning.
• Conduct landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building, and bridge repair.
• Install guardrails and signs, maintain luminaires, and repair roadways.
• Manage vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking, and striping operations.
• Control snow and ice on roadways.

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families.
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation).
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Benefits apply on first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees