Granite County Wage Determination.pdf

This document is a General Wage Determination for Heavy Construction Projects in Montana, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for contracts in Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Madison, Meagher, Powell, Silver Bow, and Yellowstone National Park Counties. The wage determination covers multiple construction trades and provides detailed hourly rates and fringe benefits for various job classifications, including bricklayers, electricians, power equipment operators, ironworkers, laborers, truck drivers, and carpenters.

The document specifies different wage rates based on geographic zones, with additional pay for workers traveling beyond 30 miles from the county courthouse. Key provisions include requirements under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which mandate minimum wage rates of $17.75 per hour for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022. The wage rates are determined through union rates, surveys, and state-adopted rates, and are subject to annual updates. The document also outlines an appeals process for wage determination and provides contact information for the Branch of Wage and Hour Surveys at the U.S. Department of Labor for further inquiries.