Official Website of the Chippewa Cree Tribe | Rocky Boy’s Reservation, Montana
The Rocky Boy’s Reservation, established on September 7, 1916, is located in Hill County in north-central Montana, nestled within the scenic Bear Paw Mountains. Covering about 128,000 acres, it is the smallest reservation in the state but home to a vibrant community of approximately 2,700 residents, with another 5,000 members living beyond its borders. Cree remains the predominant language, though only a few fluent speakers of Chippewa remain. The Tribe was also among the first in the nation to embrace self-governance, setting a foundation for strong leadership and sovereignty.
The community unites two closely related peoples: the Cree (Nēhiyaw), who migrated south from Canada, and the Chippewa (Ojibwe), who moved westward from North Dakota. Though once distinct, these groups came together in the late 19th century and were officially recognized as the Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation.
About the Role
Responsible for performing duties such as operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according
to all relevant departmental policies and procedures.
Responsible for performing pre-winter, winter, spring and summer maintenance on roads.
Responsible for use of equipment for snow removal.
Responsible for use of equipment to level roads and ensure proper drainage.
Responsible for maintaining easements.
Responsible for performing daily safety and maintenance checks.
Responsible for cleaning heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
Responsible for ensuring heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.
Advises the Foreman of any requirements for maintenance and repairs.
Participates in routine maintenance.
Practices workplace safety.
Maintains inventory as directed.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Requirements
➢ Preferably High School Diploma or G.E.D. ➢ Experience in operation of heavy equipment including trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, graders, snow plow, backhoe, roller, watering truck, other pieces of heavy equipment and hand tools. ➢ And/Or Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate. ➢ Background check required for security reasons. ➢ Testing: Subject to drug testing per Drug Ordinance 1-99. ➢ Priority for Selection of applicants for employment within the Chippewa Cree Tribe is as follows: Page 2 of 2 o Qualified, honorably discharged (must show proof by submitting a DD 214 Certificate) veterans who are enrolled members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe; o Qualified enrolled members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe; o Other qualified Indians; o Qualified Non-Indians. Applications properly completed and received on or before the close of the business on August 21, 2025 will be considered for the position advertised.
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