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Job Description - Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Sidney (25141423)Position Title:Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Sidney - ( 25141423 )The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)is recruiting for aMaintenance Technicianin the Sidney Section. 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.For a full job description, please contact Jordan Ulrich at julrich@mt.gov.Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balanceAccess to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their familiesState 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 workweekBenefits apply on first day of employmentRelocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offerA valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiners Certificate (MEC). Applicants with a learners permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License.Maintenance Tech Level I ($28.59):One (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment.Maintenance Tech Level II ($29.09)Also requires one (1) year of documented experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance.Maintenance Tech Level III ($29.59)Also 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.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.Required Application Materials:Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as Relevant."If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.Other InformationHouse Bill 13, passed by the 2025 State Legislature, increased state employee base pay by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, beginning July 1, 2025. The advertised pay rate includes this increase.Drivers record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicants 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. Successful applicants must live or relocate withi n 45 road miles o f the Section House and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.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. Training Assignment : 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.Salary: $28.59 - 29.59 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement PlanNumber of OpeningsNumber of Openings: 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-TimeJob Type: StandardShiftShift: Day JobTravel: Yes, 5 % of the TimePrimary LocationPrimary Location: Sidney Agency : Department of Transportation Union : American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)Posting DateClosing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)Posting Date: Jun 30, 2025, 5:00:02 PM Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone) : Jul 15, 2025, 5:59:00 AMRequired Application Materials : NoneContact Name : Jordan Ulrich | Contact Email : julrich@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-345-8207 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency''s HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr