Highway Maintenance Tech-Billings
Highway Maintenance Tech-Billings
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Job Description
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 learners permit and experience are encouraged to apply. A successful applicant with a learners permitwill be required to obtain a Class A Type II CDL license with endorsements within 30 days of hire.
Additional Information
Successful applicants must live or relocatewithin 45 road miles of the assigned maintenance sectionand must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section assistance may be offered to the candidate at the time of offer.
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. Offer of employment is contingent upon undergoing pre-employment testing for controlled substances and must register for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse.
Driving 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 # 3-0134 Addendum to Rick Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy are conditions of employment.
This position belongs to the AFSCME bargaining union. More information about your choice to join the union will be available to the successful candidate during the onboarding process.
This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy (Level I - IV) and pay is based on the and placement in the career ladder is based on MDT time in grade classroom training practical experience and successful completion of the MDT Maintenance maximum Maintenance Tech pay (Level IV) can take up to five years.
This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit -bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant then non-bargaining unit applicants may be bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
To be considered for this position you must submit your online application before midnight on the closing date. All required additional materials must be submitted. If you need assistance in completing the online applicationor accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office. All documents for required establishing preference must be received or date stamped by screening date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents. Applications will be reviewed weekly.
The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability 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 and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.
TheMontana Department of Transportationis recruiting Maintenance Techniciansin Billings. 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 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.
For a full job description please contact Lori Edgar at
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
- For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Dental and VisionInsurance
- Benefits apply on the first day of employment
- Access to Montana Health Centers low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- Benefits apply on the first day of employment
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Paid vacation sick leave andholidays
- Eligibility forPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness
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. - For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Dental and VisionInsurance
Employment Type
Full Time
