Temporary Laborer

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Temporary Laborer in Great Falls. Responsible for performing manual labor involved in highway facility or equipment maintenance. Performs yard, building and rest area maintenance such as cleaning shop areas, general janitorial work, lawn care, snow removal and yard maintenance. Snow and debris removal using hand tools, ATV with plow or one-ton pickup. Picks litter, highway debris, animal carcasses. Performs routine pavement patch work on roads, assists with maintenance and repair of highway signs, guardrail and pavement markings. Works as a flagger. Washes equipment utilizing hand tools and steam cleaner. May be required to drive pickup to transport tools or equipment. Utilizes all basic hand tools, along with light duty equipment. Must be able to perform physical activity in lifting (greater than 50 pounds). Must work in all types of weather conditions, dirt, dust, moisture, temperatures and fumes.

Successful applicant must live within 45 road miles of the work headquarters.

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
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation's mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• A valid Montana Driver's License is required.

• Successful applicant must live within 45 road miles of the work headquarters.
• 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, "Addendum to Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

• This position belongs to the CRAFTS bargaining unit. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union and the option to join the union during the onboarding process.
• 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.

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, our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.