Highway Maintenance Technician CDL Driver Equipment Operator Bozeman

• 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

For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Application Materials:

• Online Application

If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR representative listed below.

Required Education and Experience:

• 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 Tech Level I ($29.59):

• One (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment.

Maintenance Tech Level II ($30.09):

• Also requires one (1) year of documented experience from another city county or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance.

Maintenance Tech Level III ($30.59);

• Also 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 Bozeman Section House (100 Nelson Rd Bozeman MT 59718) and 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.

Other Information

• The advertised salary includes the $1.00 increase passed by the 2025 MT State Legislature regarding the state pay plan effective July 1 2026.

• 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 bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

• 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.

• Effective 5/26/2026 MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here