Temp Snowplow Driver/Highway Maintenance Tech/CDL Driver - Glasgow or Opheim
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation 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. This is a temporary position offering up to six (6) months of employment.
Requirements
- Valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions
- Tank endorsement
- Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)
- 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)
- Must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters (Glasgow or Opheim)
- Must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters
- Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions
- Must 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
- Negative pre-employment drug screen
Nice To Haves
- Applicants with a learner's permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License.
Responsibilities
- Snow removal
- Cleaning the right of way
- Fixing guardrail
- Repairing fences, signs, and luminaires
- Traffic control
- Salt brine production
- Heavy equipment operation
Benefits
- Participation in AFSCME bargaining unit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
