Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Libby

Position Title Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Libby (26142587) About the Employer Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Libby. 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. Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana 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 for Public 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 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 Eligibility The successful applicant must live or relocate within 45 road miles of the Libby Section House (35838 US Hwy 2, Libby, MT 59923) and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters. Other Information 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. Requires a negative pre-employment drug screen. Maintenance Technicians will also be regularly randomly selected for drug testing, per federal law. 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. These positions belong to the AFSCME bargaining units. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union during the onboarding process. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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, Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. 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 Travel Yes, 5 % of the Time Primary Location Libby Agency Department of Transportation Union American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Posting Date Oct 19, 2026, 4:10:37 PM Closing Date Nov 3, 2026, 6:59:00 AM Contact Name: Lauren Grayson | Email: View email address on click.appcast.io | Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Montana