5_Wage Determination_MT20250077 (3 Jan 25).pdf

This document is a Wage Determination for Heavy Construction Projects in Montana, issued on January 3, 2025, by the U.S. Department of Labor. It covers multiple counties including Blaine, Chouteau, Fergus, Glacier, Golden Valley, Hill, Judith Basin, Liberty, Musselshell, Petroleum, Pondera, Sweet Grass, Teton, and Wheatland Counties.

The wage determination establishes minimum hourly rates for various construction job classifications, effective January 3, 2025. Key rates include Lineman at $48.65 per hour (with $9.40 in fringes), Groundman at $29.09 per hour (with $8.36 in fringes), and Electricians ranging from $38.51 to $41.92 depending on the specific county. The document also provides zone-based pay adjustments for power equipment operators and truck drivers, with additional compensation for jobs located different distances from specified city centers. The wage rates are subject to Executive Order 14026, which mandates minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.