Attachment_4-_Wage_Determination_Haxby_4_Fence.pdf

This is a General Decision wage determination document for Montana heavy construction projects, effective January 2, 2026, superseding the previous determination MT20250076. The determination applies to 16 Montana counties: Big Horn, Carter, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Treasure, and Wibaux.

The document establishes prevailing wage rates for multiple construction classifications across several wage determinations. For Phillips County (ELEC0233-021), Electricians are paid $38.51 per hour plus 2.5% fringe benefits totaling $16.13. For the multi-county area covering most listed counties (ELEC0532-013), Electricians receive $43.92 per hour plus 5.5% fringes ($15.75). Power equipment operators are classified into Zone 1 with rates ranging from $23.47 to $42.23 per hour depending on equipment type and capacity, with fringes between 10.40 and 16.20. Zone rates for power equipment operators are determined by distance from specified Montana towns (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Missoula), with Zone 1 covering 0-30 miles at base pay, Zone 2 at 30-60 miles with $3.50 premium, and Zone 3 over 60 miles with $5.50 premium. Additional classifications include Ironworkers ($36.83 base, 25.30% fringes), Carpenters, Laborers, Operators, and Truck Drivers with rates listed under IRON0732-018 and SUMT2011-052. Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements and Executive Order 13658 minimum wage provisions of $13.30 per hour apply to covered workers. The document includes guidance on union rate identifiers, survey rates, state-adopted rates, and appeals procedures for wage determination disputes directed to the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.