Highway Maintenance Technician-CDL Driver/Equipment Operator-Laurel

State of Montana • Laurel, MD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in Laurel. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and performs snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge of highway maintenance and equipment typically assigned to a section, including basic diesel/gasoline vehicle maintenance.
• One (1) year experience driving heavy trucks and operating construction equipment.
• Basic math, computers and record keeping.
• Ability to make estimates of materials needed.
• A valid Montana Class A Type II Commercial Operators license w/endorsements for air brakes and tanker are required.
• Successful applicants must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the assigned maintenance section and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
• Successful applicants must undergo pre-employment testing for controlled substances.
• Must register for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse.
• Driving 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 # 3-0134, "Addendum to Rick Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a Class B license or a learner's permit and experience are encouraged to apply.
• A successful applicant with a learner's permit will be required to obtain a Class A, Type II CDL license with endorsements within 30 days of hire.
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the candidate at the time of offer.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation.
• In winter, loads sanding material and performs snow removal and sanding.
• Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED