Highway Maintenance Technician CDL Driver Equipment Operator Chester
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7 hours ago
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Job Summary
TheMontana Department of Transportation (MDT)is recruiting aHighway Maintenance Technicianin the Chester section. 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 contactSarah Peterson 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 forPublic 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 levelsrequire 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.
Maintenance Technician II ($29.09)
- Requires two (2) years of documented experience from another city county or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance.
Maintenance Technician III ($29.59)
- Requires three (3) or more years of documented experience from another city county or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance.
The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Chester Section Houseand must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
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 hire.
Your online application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all additional materials such as an optional resume are submitted and selected as Relevant.
If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR representative listed above.
Other Information:
- 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.
- 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.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
