Temporary CDL Maintenance Tech/Snow Plow Driver

Description:

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for temporary snow plow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This includes snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, traffic control, salt brine production, and repairing fences, signs, and luminaires.

Hours are 40 hours per week depending on weather and the needs of the section. 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.

Positions may be available in the following maintenance sections:

Great Falls (3), Cascade (1), Choteau (1), Dutton (1)

Applicants will be reviewed weekly and 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 within 45 road miles of the assigned maintenance section and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience driving heavy truck and operating construction equipment. Requires knowledge of highway maintenance and equipment operation including basic diesel/gasoline vehicle maintenance. Basic math, recordkeeping, computer skills and the ability to make estimates of materials needed.
• A training assignment may be offered for this position. 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 hire.
• A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with air brake and tanker endorsements (or learner's permit) 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.

• 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. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy # 6.03.001, "Addendum to Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.
• This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy. 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.

• This position belongs to the CRAFTS bargaining unit. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union and the option to join the union during the onboarding process.

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

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 406.444.6054.