Missoula

State of Montana•Missoula, MT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) 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. 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 Shannon Carter, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Positions may be available in the following Maintenance Sections: Missoula Hamilton Seely Lake Clinton Drummond Lolo South Evaro Ravalli Alberton Superior Lookout Thompson Falls. 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 applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work section headquarters. Contact Shannon Carter, [email protected] for a list of Missoula Division Section addresses.

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
Must be available for emergency weather conditions
Must be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions
Must be able to 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
Negative pre-employment drug screen
Driver’s record will be verified
Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records