Temp Maintenance Tech / Winter Snowplow / CDL Driver/Missoula

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Temporary Snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This includes snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production.

Hours vary between 20-40 hours per week depending on weather and the needs of the section. Shifts are either 4 hours or 8 hours and range from 4am-11\:30pm. 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 Shannon Carter, HR Generalist at scarter@mt.gov.

Positions may be available in the following Maintenance Sections\:

• Missoula

• Hamilton

• Seely Lake

• Clinton

• Drummond

• Lolo South

• Evaro

• Ravalli

• Alberton

• Superior

• Lookout

• Thompson Falls

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. Contact Shannon Carter, scarter@mt.gov for a list of Missoula Division Section addresses.