Job Details

Pesticide Container Recycling Technician

The Montana Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a Pesticide Container Recycling Driver, located in Helena, MT. This is a seasonal 20-40 hour per week position. Job Overview: This position coordinates the collection of plastic agricultural chemical containers, by driving a truck and trailer combination to collect containers and grind the containers at regional granulator sites. The incumbent will travel throughout the state collecting and processing plastic pesticide containers while coordinating with recycling site managers about pick-up dates and times. This is a seasonal position that operates May-November, weather depending.

Duties include:

• Read maps and follow written or verbal geographic directions.
• Coordinate delivery and pick-ups to maximize efficiency.
• Picks-up and delivers supplies and equipment from vendors
• Store equipment and supplies, complete requisitions, and maintain records.
• Verify the contents of delivered inventory loads with paperwork.
• Load and unload vehicle.
• May perform forklift operation.

Physical and Environmental Demands: All employees are required to create and maintain a safe and secure working environment by adhering to MDA safety, security, and health requirements; as well as attend any necessary training and implement best practices in order to mitigate injury, illness, and loss prevention. Travel across Montana to perform work up to 90% of the time. Weekly, multiple overnight stays will be required. Job duties performed while wearing personal protective equipment including hearing and eye protection, coveralls, and boots that can sustain pesticides and pesticide residues. Position requires standing, bending, and stooping repeatedly and for long periods of time. Repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. Long periods of sitting will result from driving long distances throughout Montana.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative to work in a self-directed and proactive manner.
• Skilled in driving in all weather conditions that may be encountered in Montana, including putting chains on the truck in snowy conditions.
• Competent in using and maintaining a variety of hand tools and large equipment such generators and granulators.
• Knowledge of safety practices and how to implement them around large equipment.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality work output.
• Adapts to change in the work environment, manages competing priorities, and deals with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Clean driving record - to be checked prior to hire.
• Requires safe and effective operation of state vehicles.
• Must observe safety protocols.

Salary: $22.00 - 24.00 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility: Retirement Plan Optional

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status: Seasonal (less than 6 mos)

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Primary Location: Helena

Agency: Department of Agriculture

Union: 000 - None

Posting Date: Aug 4, 2026, 8:07:45 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing

Required Application Materials: None

Contact Name: Traci Merzlak | Contact Email: Traci.merzlak@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-3145

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. 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.