Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Stanford

About the role

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a full‑time temporary snowplow driver in Stanford with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Snow removal
• Cleaning the right of way
• Fixing guardrail
• Repairing fences, signs, and luminaires
• Traffic control
• Salt brine production

Requirements

• One (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment
• Knowledge of highway maintenance and equipment operation including basic diesel/gasoline vehicle maintenance
• Basic math, record keeping, and computer skills
• Ability to make estimates of materials needed
• 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 or a Class B CDL have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions
• Must remain focused and seated for extended periods of time
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating tools and equipment
• Must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the work headquarters
• Must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters
• Must be available for emergency weather conditions
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed

Schedule

Season typically begins mid‑November and ends in April, depending on weather. This is a temporary position offering up to six (6) months of employment.

Additional Information

• Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a practical test and a behavioral‑based interview
• 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 where they were employed for road maintenance; experience will determine level placement and wage
• Driver’s record will be verified; successful applicants must sign a release authorizing the Department to obtain permanent driving records
• Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201 and MDT Policy #6.03.001 (State Vehicle Use) are conditions of employment
• Requires a negative pre‑employment drug screen; Maintenance Technicians are also regularly randomly selected for drug testing per federal law
• These positions belong to the AFSME bargaining unit; the successful candidate will receive more information about the union during onboarding