Kalispell

State of Montana•Whitefish, MT

9d•$30 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Temporary Snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This includes snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. Hours vary between 20-40 hours per week depending on weather and the needs of the section. Shifts are either 4 hours or 8 hours and range from 4am-11:30pm. 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.

Requirements

Valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions
Tank endorsement
Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)
Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License
One (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment (for Maintenance Technician I)
Two (2) years of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance (for Maintenance Technician II)
Three (3) or more years of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance (for Maintenance Technician III)
Must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters
Must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters
Negative pre-employment drug screen
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire