Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Bridger

State of Montana•Bridger, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a temporary snowplow driver/highway maintenance technician in Bridger. The role supports winter road maintenance and requires heavy equipment operation experience. The season typically runs from mid-November through April, depending on weather, and employment may last up to six months. The work includes snow removal, right-of-way cleaning, guardrail repair, fence, sign, and luminaire repairs, traffic control, and salt brine production. The employee must be available for emergency weather conditions and able to work weekends and holidays as needed. 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. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to a practical test and behavioral-based interview. Placement may be up to Maintenance Technician Level III for applicants with documented relevant road-maintenance experience with a city, county, or state road department; experience determines level placement and wage. Employment conditions include verification of the applicant’s driving record, required authorization to obtain permanent driving records, and a negative pre-employment drug screen. Maintenance technicians are also subject to random drug testing as required by federal law. Compliance with applicable state vehicle-use rules and policy is required. The position belongs to the AFSCME bargaining unit.

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 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 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 verification of permanent driving records and comply with applicable state vehicle-use requirements.

Nice To Haves

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