Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Ferndale
Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Ferndale
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Job Description
TheMontana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Ferndale. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer lead worker equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various trucks and a variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning landslide removal crack/mastic sealing fence building or bridge repair guardrail or sign installation luminaire maintenance roadway repair vegetation and roadside maintenance pavement marking and striping operations and snow and ice control. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
For a full job description please contact Shannon Carter at .
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Education and Experience:
All levels require a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A Type II) with no restrictions a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiners Certificate (MEC). Applicants with a learners permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License
Maintenance Technician I ($28.59) Requires one (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment.
The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Ferndale Section House (13114 MT Highway 83 Bigfork MT) and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
Other Information
House Bill 13 passed by the 2025 State Legislature increased state employee base pay for by $1.00 per hour or 2.5% whichever is greater beginning July 1 2025. The advertised pay rate includes this increase.
Drivers record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicants permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201 State Vehicle Use and MDT Policy #6.03.001 State Vehicle Use Policy are conditions of employment.
This position is being posted in accordance with the AFSCME bargaining unit agreement.
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.
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.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as Relevant. If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR representative listed below.
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.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Employment Type
Hourly
