*Montana Department of Transportation*is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the*Miles City Section*. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. /This position is part of the career ladder with career advancement opportunities./ For a full job description, please contact Joyce Ayre atjayre@mt.gov. *_Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include_* * Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance * Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance o Benefits apply on first day of employment. o Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families * State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation) * Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays * Eligibility forPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness * Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values** _Education & Experience:_ *Maintenance Tech Level I* * _One (1) year experience driving heavy truck and operating construction equipment_; basic math, computers and record keeping; and the ability to make estimates of materials needed. * _A valid Montana Class A Type II Commercial Operators license w/endorsements for air brakes and tanker is required._ Applicants with a Class B license or a learner's permit and experience are encouraged to apply. *Maintenance Technician previous experience Levels* A successful candidate will be placed at a higher salary level with**documented CDL experience from another city, county, or other state highway road department where you were employed for the purpose of road maintenance.** * *Level I - $26.09 -*entry level** * *Level II - $26.59 -*1 year of documented maintenance experience. * *Level III - $27.09 -*3 or more years of documented maintenance experience. 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. *_Additional Information_*** * _Successful applicants must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the assigned maintenance section_ and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters. Relocation assistance may be offered to the candidate at the time of offer. * 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. Offer of employment is contingent upon undergoing pre-employment testing for controlled substances and must register for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse. * Driver’s record will be verified. * Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse Registration required * This position belongs to the AFSCME bargaining union. More information about your choice to join the union will be available to the successful candidate during the onboarding process. * Pay range - $26.09 - $28.09. This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy. Pay and placement level is based on MDT, State, County, City or Tribal highway maintenance experience. Career ladder advancement requires MDT practical experience and training to reach maximum level pay. * 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, then non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicant will have preference. * To be considered for this position, you must submit your online application before midnight on the closing date. All required additional materials must be submitted. If you need assistance in completing the online application/ /or accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. All documents for required establishing preference must be received or date stamped by screening date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents. * 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. Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply. **Title:** *Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator - Miles City* **Location:** *Miles City* **Requisition ID:** *24140770*