Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Laurel

State of Montana•Laurel, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is hiring a temporary snowplow driver/highway maintenance technician in Laurel. The position performs winter road maintenance and related highway maintenance duties. The season typically runs from mid-November through April, depending on weather, and offers up to six months of employment. The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters and have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to section headquarters. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take a practical test and participate in a behavioral-based interview. Placement up to Maintenance Technician Level III may be possible for applicants with documented relevant road-maintenance experience at a city, county, or state highway department; experience determines level placement and wage. A driver’s record will be verified, and a release authorizing access to permanent driving records is required. A negative pre-employment drug screen is required, and Maintenance Technicians are also subject to regular random drug testing under federal law. The positions belong to the AFSME bargaining unit. MDT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans. MDT states its commitment to continuous improvement in employee safety and to an injury-free workplace.

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.
Ability to estimate the materials needed.
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 available for emergency weather conditions and work weekends and holidays as needed.
Must be able to work in extreme weather, remain focused and seated for extended periods, and perform moderate physical activity involving lifting, carrying, and/or operating tools and equipment.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen; Maintenance Technicians are also subject to random drug testing.
Must authorize verification of permanent driving records.

Nice To Haves

Documented relevant road-maintenance experience with a city, county, or state highway department may qualify applicants for placement up to Maintenance Technician Level III.