Job Description - Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator - Drummond (26141494)
Position Title:
Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator - Drummond - (26141494)
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Highway Maintenance Technician in Drummond. 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 Shannon Carter at scarter@mt.gov.
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
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
Required Application Materials:
Your online application must be submitted before midnight on the closing date.
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed above.
Required Education and Experience:
Maintenance Technician I ($29.59) Requires one (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment.
Maintenance Technician II ($30.09) 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 ($30.59) 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.
The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Drummond Section House (6297 Highway 1 Drummond, MT 59832) and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
Other Information
The advertised salary includes the $1.00 an hour base pay increase passed by the 2025 MT State Legislature regarding the state pay plan effective July 1, 2026.
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 #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment. (if applicable)
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.
Effective 5/26/2026, MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov
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: Not Applicable
Salary: $
29.59 - 30.59 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings
: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type
: Standard
Shift
: Day Job
Travel
: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Primary Location
: Drummond
Agency: Department of Transportation Union: American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Posting Date
: Jun 8, 2026, 10:37:04 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)
: Jun 23, 2026, 11:29:00 AM
Required Application Materials: None
Contact Name: Shannon Carter | Contact Email: scarter@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406.214.2945 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.