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Temp Maintenance Tech/Winter Snowplow/CDL Driver

Montana Department of Transportation
Missoula, MT Other
POSTED ON 11/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2025
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
  • Seely Lake
  • Clinton
  • Philipsburg
  • Lolo South
  • Lost Trail
  • Evaro
  • Alberton
  • Superior
  • Lookout
  • Ronan
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

*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.

Successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.

Other Application Information

This is a temporary position offering up to six (6) months of employment.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a practical-test and a behavioral-based interview. Additional testing dates may be added as needed. Though this listing will remain open until filled, the hiring committee will review applications approximately every two weeks starting October 2nd.

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 # 3-0134, "Addendum to Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

Requires a negative pre-employment drug screen. Maintenance Technicians will also be regularly randomly selected for drug testing, per federal law.

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.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. All required materials must be submitted by closing date. If you need assistance in completing the online application, please contact your local job service. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact Shannon Carter, HR Generalist at scarter@mt.gov.

These positions belong to the CRAFT and AFSCME bargaining units. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union during the onboarding process.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons 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.

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