*Job Overview * Montana Department of Transportation is looking for a permanent seasonal Maintenance Technician for the West Glacier 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 works 40 hours per week during the winter season, depending on the weather and needs of the section. Scheduled shifts range from 4:00am to 10:00pm, with around the clock scheduled coverage for most of the winter. Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work weekends and holidays as needed. A permanent seasonal employee is a benefits-eligible employee year-round but is only activated to work during the winter season. The season typically begins mid-November and ends in March (weather dependent). With questions about the permanent seasonal status, or for a full job description, please contact Lauren Grayson, HR Generalist, at 406-210-2044. *Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:* * Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance * Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families * State 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 workweek * Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays * Eligibility forPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness * Benefits apply on first day of employment * 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 *All levelsrequire a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with no restrictions, a tank endorsement and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). * *Maintenance Technician I ($28.59)*Requires one (1) year experience driving heavy truck or operating construction equipment.** * *Maintenance Technician II ($29.09)*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 ($29.59)*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. *Other Application Information* * The panel will evaluate a completed application to determine top candidates to participate in a behavioral-based interview. A completed application must be submitted by the closing date. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact Lauren Grayson, HR Generalist, at 406-210-2044. * This position belongs to the AFSCME bargaining unit. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union and the option to join the union during the onboarding process. Preference will be given to candidates with MDT experience. * 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. * 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. * 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. * 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. If you have previously been employed as a Maintenance Technician with MDT, your service time will be considered for career ladder placement which would determine pay. **Title:** *Permanent Seasonal Maintenance Technician - West Glacier* **Location:** *West Glacier* **Requisition ID:** *25142152*