Description:
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Temporary Snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. In some areas these positions may work up to 40 hours per week, with some positions being primarily call-out positions with no guarantee of hours. This includes snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production.
Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather.
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment. 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.
For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Lori Edgar at ledgar@mt.gov
Positions may be available in the following Maintenance Sections:
Lewistown
Roy
Mobridge
Grass Range
Melstone
Roundup
Harlowton
Stanford
This requisition may be updated to reflect current openings as vacancies are filled. MDT may consider hiring temporary employees to other assigned sections depending on need.
Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work section headquarters.
Qualifications
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.
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Temporary Snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. In some areas these positions may work up to 40 hours per week, with some positions being primarily call-out positions with no guarantee of hours. This includes snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production.
Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather.
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment. 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.
For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Lori Edgar at ledgar@mt.gov
Positions may be available in the following Maintenance Sections:
Lewistown
Roy
Mobridge
Grass Range
Melstone
Roundup
Harlowton
Stanford
This requisition may be updated to reflect current openings as vacancies are filled. MDT may consider hiring temporary employees to other assigned sections depending on need.
Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work section headquarters.
Qualifications
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.