Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Custer

State of Montana•Custer, SD

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a temporary, full-time snowplow driver in Custer with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. The season typically begins in mid-November and ends in April, depending on the weather, and the position offers up to six months of employment. The employee must be available for emergency weather conditions and work weekends and holidays as needed. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to a practical test and behavioral-based interview. Placement up to Maintenance Technician Level III may be available for applicants with documented relevant road-maintenance experience at a city, county, or state highway department; experience will determine placement and wage. Applicants must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters and have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters. A driver’s record will be verified, and successful applicants must authorize access to their permanent driving records. A negative pre-employment drug screen is required; Maintenance Technicians are also subject to regular random drug testing under federal law. These 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, veterans, and disabled veterans. MDT is committed to continuous improvement of employee safety and health processes and to achieving an injury-free workplace. Effective May 26, 2026, MDT participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

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 Operator’s 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 Operator’s 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.
Ability 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 and be subject to regular random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Documented relevant experience in a city, county, or state highway road department where the applicant was employed for road maintenance; this may qualify the applicant for placement up to Maintenance Technician Level III.