Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Chester
Munro Footwear Group, Port Chester, NY, United States
Position Title: Highway Maintenance Technician – CDL Driver / Equipment Operator – Chester (26141166)
Overview
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Chester. The position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Responsibilities include operating trucks and heavy equipment for culvert placement and installation, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building, bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping, and snow and ice control.
Benefits
Culture of public service and commitment to work/life balance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all hours in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Benefits applicable on the first day of employment
Qualifications
All levels require a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement, and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the license.
Maintenance Technician I ($28.59)
– 1 year of experience driving a heavy truck or operating construction equipment.
Maintenance Technician II ($29.09)
– 2 years of documented experience from another city, county, or state highway road department in road maintenance.
Maintenance Technician III ($29.59)
– 3 or more years of documented experience from another city, county, or state highway road department in road maintenance.
Location
Applicants must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Chester Section House and must be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
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
Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will sign a release form authorizing the Department to obtain 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 at a Maintenance Technician Level III if they have documented relevant experience from a city, county, or state highway road department. 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, veterans, and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of its employee safety program and to achieving an injury‑free workplace.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected. 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.
Salary
$28.59 – $29.59 hourly
Job Type & Schedule
Regular, full‑time; Standard schedule; Variable shift; Travel required (10% of the time)
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Overview
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Chester. The position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Responsibilities include operating trucks and heavy equipment for culvert placement and installation, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building, bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping, and snow and ice control.
Benefits
Culture of public service and commitment to work/life balance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all hours in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Benefits applicable on the first day of employment
Qualifications
All levels require a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement, and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the license.
Maintenance Technician I ($28.59)
– 1 year of experience driving a heavy truck or operating construction equipment.
Maintenance Technician II ($29.09)
– 2 years of documented experience from another city, county, or state highway road department in road maintenance.
Maintenance Technician III ($29.59)
– 3 or more years of documented experience from another city, county, or state highway road department in road maintenance.
Location
Applicants must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Chester Section House and must be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
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
Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will sign a release form authorizing the Department to obtain 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 at a Maintenance Technician Level III if they have documented relevant experience from a city, county, or state highway road department. 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, veterans, and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of its employee safety program and to achieving an injury‑free workplace.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected. 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.
Salary
$28.59 – $29.59 hourly
Job Type & Schedule
Regular, full‑time; Standard schedule; Variable shift; Travel required (10% of the time)
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