Highway Maintenance Technician-CDL Driver​/Equipment Operator-Laurel

Highway Maintenance Technician-CDL Driver/Equipment Operator-Laurel

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in Laurel. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation.

In winter, loads sanding material and performs snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. 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.

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include: culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance, health, dental, and vision insurance benefits, access to Montana Health Centers, state retirement plan and additional savings opportunities, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, eligibility for public service student loan forgiveness.

Education & Experience:

Requires knowledge of highway maintenance and equipment typically assigned to a section, including basic diesel/gasoline vehicle maintenance: one (1) year experience driving heavy trucks and operating construction equipment; basic math, computers and record keeping; and the ability to make estimates of materials needed. A valid Montana Class A Type II Commercial Operators license w/endorsements for air brakes and tanker are required.

Applicants with a Class B license or a learner's permit and experience are encouraged to apply. A successful applicant with a learner's permit will be required to obtain a Class A, Type II CDL license with endorsements within 30 days of hire.

Salary: $29.59 - 30.59 Hourly

Telework Eligibility:
Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:

Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel:
Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary

Location:

Laurel

Other Locations:
Billings

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Union:
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)