Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Havre
Munro Footwear Group, Havre, MT, United States
Position Title: Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) – Highway Maintenance Technician
The MDT is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Havre. 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.
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
Culture of public service and a 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)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Benefits apply on first day of employment
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 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 Havre Section House 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.
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.”
Other Information:
Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s 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.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Salary
28.59 – 29.59 per hour.
Number of Openings
1
Employee Status
Regular – Full‑Time
Job Type
Standard
Shift
Variable
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the time
Primary Location
Havre
Agency
Department of Transportation
Union
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Posting Date
April 27, 2026, 9:16 PM – Closing Date: May 18, 2026, 5:59 AM
Required Application Materials: None
Contact Name: Sarah Peterson | Contact Email: sjpeterson@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406‑475‑2928
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.
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The MDT is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Havre. 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.
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
Culture of public service and a 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)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Benefits apply on first day of employment
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 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 Havre Section House 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.
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.”
Other Information:
Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s 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.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Salary
28.59 – 29.59 per hour.
Number of Openings
1
Employee Status
Regular – Full‑Time
Job Type
Standard
Shift
Variable
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the time
Primary Location
Havre
Agency
Department of Transportation
Union
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Posting Date
April 27, 2026, 9:16 PM – Closing Date: May 18, 2026, 5:59 AM
Required Application Materials: None
Contact Name: Sarah Peterson | Contact Email: sjpeterson@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406‑475‑2928
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.
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