Temp Snowplow Driver/Highway Maintenance Tech/CDL Driver - Glasgow or Opheim

State of Montana • Glasgow, MT

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for one (1) Temporary Snowplow Driver in Glasgow or Opheim with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This includes snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. Hours will vary between 20-40 hours per week depending on weather and the needs of the section. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters (54083 US Hwy 2 W - Glasgow, MT 59230 OR 402 2nd Ave - Opheim, MT 59250) and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
• Must be available for emergency weather conditions
• Must be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to 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.
• Requires a negative pre-employment drug screen.
• 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 Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment (for Maintenance Technician I)
• Two (2) years of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance (for Maintenance Technician II)
• Three (3) 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 (for Maintenance Technician III)

Responsibilities

• Snow removal
• Cleaning the right of way
• Fixing guardrail
• Repairing fences, signs, and luminaires
• Traffic control
• Salt brine production

Benefits

• Montana Relay at 711
• Services including assistance with submitting an online application from Montana Job Service Offices
• Information about the union during the onboarding process

What This Job Offers

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