Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Busby

State of Montana•Busby, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a temporary snowplow driver in Busby with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. The season typically runs from mid-November through April, depending on weather, and the position 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 the section headquarters. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take a practical test and participate in a behavioral-based interview. Relevant documented road-maintenance experience with a city, county, or state highway department may qualify an applicant for placement up to Maintenance Technician Level III; experience determines level placement and wage. A driver’s record will be verified, and successful applicants must authorize the Department to obtain their permanent driving records. A negative pre-employment drug screen is required, and Maintenance Technicians are also subject to random drug testing under federal law. Compliance with applicable state vehicle-use rules and policies is a condition of employment. The position is in the AFSME bargaining unit. MDT states that it is committed to continuous improvement of employee safety and health processes and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Requirements

At least 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 a 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 able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, 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 the Department to obtain permanent driving records and comply with applicable state vehicle-use requirements and policies.

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.