Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Laurel

State of Montana • Laurel, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a full-time temporary Snowplow Driver/Highway Maintenance Technician in Laurel for winter road maintenance. The position lasts up to six months; the season typically begins in mid-November and ends in April, depending on weather. The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters and have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters. Applicants may be considered for placement up to Maintenance Technician Level III when they have documented relevant road-maintenance experience with a city, county, or state highway road department; experience determines level placement and wage. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to a practical test and behavioral-based interview. A driver’s record will be verified, and the successful applicant must authorize the Department to obtain permanent driving records. Compliance with state vehicle-use rules and policies is a condition of employment. A negative pre-employment drug screen is required if applicable, and Maintenance Technicians are also subject to regular random drug testing under federal law. These positions belong to the AFSME bargaining unit. The Department is committed to improving employee safety and achieving an injury-free workplace. Effective May 26, 2026, the Department participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after a job offer and completion of Form I-9.

Requirements

• One year of experience driving a heavy truck or operating construction equipment.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance and equipment operation, including basic diesel or gasoline vehicle maintenance.
• Basic math, record-keeping, and computer skills, and the ability to estimate materials needed.
• A 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 or Class B CDL have 30 days to obtain the required Montana Commercial Operators License.
• Must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters and have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity, including lifting, carrying, and/or operating tools and equipment.
• Must be available for emergency weather conditions and work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must authorize the Department to obtain permanent driving records; the driver’s record will be verified.
• Must comply with state vehicle-use rules and policies as a condition of employment.
• A negative pre-employment drug screen is required if applicable; Maintenance Technicians are also regularly randomly selected for drug testing under federal law.
• Only electronic applications are accepted, and all required materials must be submitted by the closing date.

Nice To Haves

• Documented relevant experience working for a city, county, or state highway road department for the purpose of road maintenance may qualify the applicant for placement up to Maintenance Technician Level III.

Responsibilities

• Perform snow removal and winter road maintenance.
• Clean the right of way.
• Fix guardrails and repair fences, signs, and luminaires.
• Provide traffic control.
• Produce salt brine.
• Be available for emergency weather conditions and work weekends and holidays as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed