Maintenance Tech I - 54177030, 54177056, 54177064

Duties:
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.

Competencies:
Tools and Equipment : Single Axle Trucks (over 12,500 lbs.), tar pot (under 1000 gallons), pulvi-mixer, push/pull brooms, crack sealers, rollers (under 5 Ton), auger type drills, recyclers (under 15 TPH) and various basic hand tools.
Materials : Premixed paving materials, gravel, sanding material, salt, liquid deicers, snow, dirt and rock, oil and lubricants.
Source of Supervision : Field Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Superintendent or other designated person.
Physical Demands : Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools, equipment and materials listed above.
Necessary Special Requirements : A valid Montana Class A Type II Commercial Operators license w/endorsements for air brakes and tanker is required. Successful applicant must live or relocate within 30 road miles of the work headquarters and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Special Information:

Positions available are:

1. 54177064 - Choteau

2. 54177056 - Fort Benton


Qualifications:


Required to perform the duties of this position are one year experience driving heavy truck and operating construction related equipment. Requires working knowledge of basic diesel/gasoline vehicle maintenance; basic math and record keeping; and the ability to make estimates of materials needed.

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.

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 # 3-0134, "Addendum to Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

A valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with endorsements for air brakes and tankers is required with no restriction for operating a manual transmission. Successful applicant must live or relocate within 30 road miles of the work headquarters and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. All required additional materials must be submitted by closing date. If you need assistance in completing the online application, please contact your local job service. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

To be considered for this position, you must submit your online application before midnight on the closing date and you must attach your cover letter, resume and transcripts. Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable.

All documents for required establishing preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.

Please Note: If you provide an e-mail address on your application, all correspondence will we sent to that e-mail address.

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.

Successful applicant will be required to join the CRAFTS union.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

If you would like a copy of the Job Profile, please send an email to Cheryl Winship, cwinship@mt.gov.



Eligible Training Assignment:

20.47