Temporary Maintenance Tech / Winter Snowplow / CDL Driver 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.
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 ($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. 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. 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. Though this listing will remain open until filled, the hiring committee will review applications approximately every two weeks starting September 30, 2026.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.
