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Full-time jobs are available for general laborers who can learn and become proficient at production, sanding, shipping, and finishing work. Requirements include the ability to sweep and shovel sawdust and wood shavings into cleanup hoppers, the ability to climb ladders and work in enclosed spaces, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A high-school diploma or equivalent is required, along with basic computer literacy, basic math skills, and the ability to read a tape measure. Full-time work is either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, with overtime expected at times. Wage is $14.47 per hour, plus benefits. For more information, call (406) 728-7060 or email us at missoulajsc@mt.gov and ask about job #10145910.
A full-time manual machinist earns $19 per hour at a Missoula manufacturing business. This job consists of manual machining plastic material into custom components. It requires setting up and operating manual lathes, mills, routers, drill presses, planers, and more. Required is two years’ education and three years’ experience machining or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with accurate reading, math, and measuring skills. Work is Monday through Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more information, call (406) 728-7060 or email us at missoulajsc@mt.gov and ask about job #10146876.
A sawmill has increased wages to attract self-motivated, fast-learning, hard-working laborers. Work includes clean up, moving material, sorting materials, and more. It requires constant standing and continuous movement with two 10-minute breaks and a half-hour lunch. Applicants must be able to work overtime, weekends, and in rough weather. Wage is $15 per hour for 40 hours per week. This is job #10145918.
It takes comfort with installation of architectural shingles and ability to lift 80 pounds to land a roofer/shingler job. General construction skills and a driver’s license is preferred. Roofers complete installation and dry-in on various pitched roofs. Some weekend work may be necessary. Pay depends on experience for job #10140385.
Closer to the ground is a siding installer position. This position requires measuring skills, comfort climbing ladders, a valid driver’s license, ability to travel as needed, and ability to pass a drug screening and background check. Knowledge of metal brake and construction experience is preferred. Wage is $9 to $10 per hour. This is job #10142404.
Heavy-equipment operators are needed for motor graders, rollers, excavators, scrapers and dozers. Applicants must have two years of experience and the ability to read and understand grade. This is a full-time seasonal job, with benefits that include 401(k) and medical, dental and vision insurance. Pre-employment and random drug testing and a background check will be conducted. Wage is negotiable. Ask about job #10143496.
Another equipment operator job includes work on a front-end loader, excavator, road roller, backhoe, dozer, grader, asphalt paving machines, forklift, skid steer, and other equipment that may include water truck, dump truck, and transport truck. Employers will work up to 14 hours per day and up to 7 days a week during the busy construction season. This job requires traveling for extended periods of time to various jobsite locations. Wage is negotiable for job #10141621.
Needed is a well-rounded worker with construction experience in drywall, paint, finish carpentry, and general construction, and with a good knowledge of all tools. Applicants must have a dependable vehicle and a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check. Pay is $12 to $18 per hour for job #10145789.
Dump-truck drivers will work through the end of construction season and may be rehired in the spring. This job allows drivers to normally be home at night; minimal out-of-town work is expected. A valid CDL with a tanker endorsement and a couple of years’ experience is required. Wage is $14 to $16 per hour for job #10146757.
Mowing lawns, cutting weeds, and driving company trucks with trailers are parts of a residential yard laborer job. A current driver’s license and good driving record are required. Work is generally Monday through Thursday, with occasional hours on Friday and Saturday. Pay is $9 to $10 per hour. Ask about job #10129395.
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