Highway Striping Foreman - Bozeman

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Highway Striping Foreman in the Bozeman Division. The Striping Forman performs a variety of work as a laborer, equipment operator, and truck driver in conjunction with lead worker duties as a paint striper foreman. They have knowledge of union contracts and participate in the coordination and delivery of the Division Area striping program. During striping activity, the foreman performs work as a striper driver, striper operator, equipment operator, and oversees calibration and minor repairs of all striping equipment.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Shirley Cortright at ....

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 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

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Required Education and Experience:

• Required to perform the duties of this position are three years of experience in a highway maintenance environment.

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires knowledge of highway traffic line marking procedures and the equipment typically assigned to striping operations, materials properties and use of materials for highway striping operations.
• Basic math, record keeping, computer skills and the ability to make estimates of materials needed.
• Requires the ability to manage and train employees in striping operations. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, state and local agencies, and the public.

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as "Relevant."

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

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 #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.
• Successful applicants must live or relocate within 30 road miles of the Section House and must have a telephone or be reasonably accessible to the section headquarters.
• This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
• 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 ....
• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
• 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.