Job Title: Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker - Distribution & Collection
Posted By: City of Billings
Opening Date: Sep 3, 2026
Salary Range:
Maintenance Worker: $21.8623 - $25.3414/hour
Equipment Operator: $25.6353 - $29.7146/hour
Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 4 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.
Work Schedule: Summer Hours: Four 10-hour days, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Required Attachments for Application:
Cover Letter
Resume
Job Summary:
Responsible for performing a full range of maintenance duties on city buildings, equipment or grounds and/or operating a variety of equipment.
Scope of Responsibility:
Maintenance Worker: Incumbent performs most of the maintenance duties required of the Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker, but is not expected to function at the same skill level, operates less equipment, and usually exercises less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Incumbent is usually supervised while working and work fits an established structure or pattern.
Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker: Incumbent performs full range of duties as assigned, operates full range of small and medium heavy equipment, works independently and exercises judgment and initiative. Incumbent receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the division. Under typical circumstances, incumbent has advanced from the Maintenance Worker position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Checks tires, oil lubricant, water levels, lights and fuel; washes lubricates and adjusts equipment; changes tires.
Maintains shop and storage areas used in performing assigned tasks; maintains cleanliness of work area and tools.
Special Duties
Public Utilities
Requires ability to operate dump trucks, sewer jets, front-end loaders, closed-circuit television units, service trucks, flusher trucks, cranes, snowplow and pumps.
Maintains, inspects and constructs water lines, wastewater lines, manholes, hydrants, valves, and lift stations.
Cleans wastewater lines and unclogs sewer line stoppages; inspects sewer lines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills:
Required Skills/Qualifications for Maintenance Worker:
Two (2) years of related work experience in construction and maintenance work including (1) year of experience operating light and medium equipment
Possession of a State of Montana, Class A, Type 1 commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement, no air brake restriction, or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment
Required Skills/Qualifications for Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker
Three (3) years of related work experience in construction and maintenance work including two (2) years of experience operating light and medium equipment
Possession of a State of Montana, Class A, Type 1 commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement, no air brake restriction
Preferred Skills/Qualifications for Maintenance Worker and Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker
High school diploma or GED
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Requires heavy physical effort, moving over 75 pounds, on an intermittent basis (less than 15% of the time). Requires moderate attention to detail or deadlines on a frequent basis (between 45% and 70% of the time). Work requires exposure to disagreeable elements, at least one of which is intense, on an occasional basis (between 15% and 45% of the time).
Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.
Contact Info
Name: Megan Hodson
Phone: 406-237-6210
Email: [email protected]