Job Description
This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The entry rate of pay for this position is $34.14 per hour.
The Public Works Department is seeking four ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKERS to join their team. This position operates a variety of heavy equipment, large trucks, machinery and power tools; and performs heavy labor associated with all aspects of road and bridge maintenance for Missoula County Public Works Department.
Details: Priority screening will begin on Monday, November 18, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the positions have been filled.
To Apply:
* Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.
* Please answer the Supplemental Questions.
* Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
* Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
Operates a variety of large trucks and heavy equipment on construction and maintenance projects as well as sanding and plowing equipment during hazardous road conditions. May operate or drive: single and tandem axle dump trucks, motor grader, rubber-tired loader, roller, sweeper, water truck, dozer, mower, rubber-tired backhoe, excavator, skid steer loader, asphalt paver and pulling a gravel pup trailer. Performs vehicle and equipment safety checks and performs minor maintenance on vehicles as allowed and in accordance with collective bargaining agreement provisions. Performs manual labor such as shoveling, raking asphalt, pothole patching, fencing, ditch work, culvert cleaning, chain saw operation, brush clearing, mowing and grounds maintenance. Uses and maintains construction hand tools to cut concrete, steel, timbers and repair bridge decks.
* Requires high school graduation or GED.
* Requires three years of experience driving or operating large trucks and heavy equipment on construction or maintenance projects.
* SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Class A, Type 1 commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements. Requires current DOT medical certification.
Requires long periods of sitting, standing and walking; the physical strength to occasionally lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely. Requires the ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist and balance; the ability to occasionally kneel and crawl; the ability to grasp manual controls and the ability to use foot controls. Work involves exposure to fumes and odors and to loud noise from construction and maintenance equipment. Work is primarily performed outdoors, often during inclement weather and in hazardous conditions. Scheduled work hours may include early mornings or late evenings as well as occasional weekends and holidays. Must be able to report for scheduled work during inclement weather.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.
Missoula County (MT)
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Outdoor, Afternoon shift, Early shift,
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