Highway Maintenance Section Person A - Carbella ​/ Emigrant

Job Description
- Highway Maintenance Section Person A
- Carbella / Emigrant )

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Carbella / Emigrant Field Maintenance Supervisor. They are responsible for planning and delivering maintenance projects (e.g., pavement overlays, bridge repairs, chip seals, drainage systems, winter road maintenance, etc.) involving multiple safety, engineering, and environmental considerations. The scope of duties includes coordinating and performing various maintenance projects; coordinating Section operations; supervision and performing a variety of other duties as assigned.

The incumbent reports to the Division Maintenance Superintendent and provides supervision for the Carbella/Emigrant Section Maintenance staff (this includes permanent and temporary employees). The Carbella/Emigrant Section Supervisor schedule is primarily a day job, but call‑ins regularly occur, and schedule may be adjusted as needed.

On‑site housing is available pending an MDT housing agreement.

• Five (5) years of construction/field maintenance-related experience
• AND six (6) months of direct or one (1) year of indirect supervisory experience, preferably maintenance, construction, or another relevant field
• AND a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Business Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration
• AND one (1) year of work-related experience
• AND six (6) months of direct or one (1) year of indirect supervisory experience, preferably maintenance, construction, or another relevant field
• AND a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC)

Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.

The panel will evaluate all application materials to determine which top candidates to invite to participate in a behavioral-based interview.

A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with endorsements for air brakes and tankers is required with no restriction for operating a manual transmission. Successful applicant must live or relocate within 30 road miles of the work headquarters and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.

This position is being posted in accordance with the CRAFTS bargaining unit agreement. Preference will be given first to Bozeman Division bargaining unit applicants. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non‑bargaining unit applicants may be considered at that time.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at .

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury‑free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E‑Verify and is unable to hire F‑1 STEM OPT visa candidates.

Applicant Pool Statement :
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment :
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of…