Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Billings

State of Montana•Billings, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for 2 full time temporary snowplow drivers in Billings with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Duties include snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Lori Edgar at [email protected] This requisition may be updated to reflect current openings as vacancies are filled. MDT may consider hiring temporary employees to other assigned sections depending on need. Successful applicants must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work section headquarters.

Requirements

One (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment.
Requires knowledge of highway maintenance and equipment operation including basic diesel/gasoline vehicle maintenance.
Basic math, record keeping, computer skills and the ability to make estimates of 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 necessary Montana Commercial Operators License.
Successful applicants must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work section headquarters.
Requires a negative pre-employment drug screen.
Maintenance Technicians will also be regularly randomly selected for drug testing, per federal law.

Nice To Haves

Applicants may be eligible for placement up to a Maintenance Technician Level III if they have documented relevant experience from a city, county, or state highway road department(s) where they were employed for the purpose of road maintenance. Experience will determine level placement and wage.