Civil Engineering Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist. This position would assist MDT in identifying safety improvements for Montana’s public streets, roads, and highways. Safety improvements may include low-cost improvements such as signing or more robust intersection improvements like signals, roundabouts, alternative intersections, and/or curve reconstructions. This position utilizes and develops analytical and problem- solving skills to identify and move forward safety projects. Work includes analyzing data, utilizing analytical tools to identify appropriate improvements, developing working relationships with multiple bureaus, developing cost estimates, and calculating benefit cost ratios. job description

Bridge Maintenance Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Maintenance Engineer (Subject Matter Expert). This position ensures that bridges and other transportation structures under MDT’s jurisdiction remain safe for the traveling public. The role involves evaluating the structural vulnerability of these facilities by reviewing NBIS bridge inspection reports, performing field assessments or remote evaluations, recommending repair and mitigation strategies, and overseeing the maintenance and repair of structurally or safety deficient bridges and structures statewide. job description

Bridge Load Rating Program Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Load Rating Program Manager. This position is an experienced and licensed professional structural engineer that serves as the Bridge Load Rating Program Management Engineer and Section Supervisor and is responsible for administering all aspects of the Bridge Load Rating and Overweight Vehicle Permitting programs for over 5000 bridges and other transportation structures in-service statewide. This position works in seamless cooperation with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager as a co-program manager responsible for ensuring program compliance with FHWA’s Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI), maintaining structure inventory records, and submitting SNBI bridge data to FHWA annually. This work directly affects public safety and commerce, and an advanced level of professional engineering experience and judgement is needed to meet program requirements. This position reports to the Bridge Engineer. job description

Drill Operator Specialist *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for two Drill Operator Specialists in Helena. This position serves as the subsurface exploration crew leader and is responsible for planning and overseeing on-site subsurface exploration projects consisting of various drilling methods, Cone Penetration Testing, and geophysical methods. Duties include overseeing subsurface exploration projects and subsurface exploration technicians; operating, maintaining, and repairing drilling, and support equipment and tools; and providing training and technical assistance to subsurface exploration technicians. The incumbent reports to the Field Investigation Unit Supervisor (46005) and indirectly supervises two subsurface exploration technicians. job description

Software Developer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Software Developer. This position will perform both systems analysis and design, and programming tasks in support of the Department of Transportation’s day-to-day operations. During the systems analysis phase of a project, this position will use or adapt the most current systems analysis and design methodologies from computer science including methods of business process analysis to effectively determine the requirements for a new system or the changes to be made to an existing system. Once the requirements have been documented, this position will translate the requirements into computer code, and will write and test the necessary programs. Responsible for training users and assessing user satisfaction with the completed project. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position will report to the Project Development & Delivery Systems Supervisor. job description

Traffic Signal Timing Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Traffic Signal Timing Engineer. This position evaluates and develops traffic signal timing, phasing and coordination plans for signal networks (both existing and new installations) on the state highway system. Signal timing requires the careful consideration of all highway users’ needs and the balancing of competing interests to provide for the most safe and efficient operation possible. This job requires an advanced understanding of traffic engineering and an innovative approach to problem solving. This position oversees and manages ongoing statewide traffic signal performance goals as established in the statewide signal performance priority plan. The position covers locations throughout the state and requires thorough knowledge of urban and rural transportation issues. The position must assess and effectively manage the multi-modal transportation needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, truck drivers, emergency vehicle operators, and mass transit users. This position is MDT’s subject matter expert for traffic signal timing matters. job description

Road Design Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in the Missoula District is recruiting for a Design Supervisor. This position performs supervision, crew management, and complex engineering design work in the planning and design of roads and related facilities for many projects of varying complexity on Montana's interstate, primary, secondary, and urban highway systems. job description

Internship MDT Library Research

The intern will be responsible for assisting with literature searches, helping to clean up the library catalog system, copying and creating records to add to our system, assisting with the management of our interlibrary loan program, contributing to the Summer Research Newsletter, making sure MDT research products are widely available online, and assisting with daily library operations.

Engineering Project Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) in the Missoula District (Missoula Area). The EPM position is responsible for managing highway, road and bridge construction projects to include contract administration, making project level decisions, enforcing contract requirements, providing engineering oversight, managing staff and directing contractor(s) and ensuring the safety of the traveling public on highway, road and bridge construction projects in their assigned district. The average number of projects an EPM is responsible for are 5-10 projects annually with a total average value of $20 million. Duties also include managing and directing staff, managing Consultant Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Administered projects, directing preconstruction and construction survey activities; assuring agency and state programs, laws and contract requirements are enforced. The position reports to the District Construction Operations Engineer and manages various sized crews of between 5 and 10 FTEs. job description

Fiscal Liaison & Support Section Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Fiscal Liaison & Support Section Supervisor. This position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing a range of professional services related to state and federal transportation project funding, development and implementation of fiscal plans and program objectives, project obligation and management, grant management, contracts, and program oversight. This position reports to the Appropriations Management Bureau Chief and supervises 8 employees. job description

Photogrammetrist II

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Photogrammetrist Specialist II. This position is an Unmanned Ariel System Photogrammetrist Specialist (II) for the Montana Department of Transportation Photogrammetry and Survey Section located in Helena. The position is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpretating the geographic information provided by control surveys, aerial photographs, LiDAR, UAV Drone and satellite. Position is also responsible for planning and performing photogrammetric processes to develop engineering design level 3D models including DEM (Digital Elevation Models), DSM (Digital Surface Models) and DTM (Digital Terrain Models) from aerial survey data. The UAV specialist will fly a variety of field missions including Surveying & Mapping, visual inspection and as-built surveys. The position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. job description

Accounting Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accounting Technician. This position performs accounting technician duties by reviewing federal tax returns for agricultural fuel tax refund eligibility and entering fuel tax returns into the appropriate system. Responsible for the accurate processing of cash, checks, taxpayer information, and refunds under department internal controls. Assists with various mail distribution duties. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Revenue Administration Supervisor and does not supervise others. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for multiple Maintenance Technicians in Bozeman. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various trucks and a variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control. Applications will be reviewed as received. The requisition will be closed once the vacancies have been filled. job description

Software Developer Section Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Software Developer Section Supervisor. Responsible for supervising development staff that support applications based upon a variety of technologies, including Java web applications, Service Now applications, Jasper reporting tools, a cloud-based accounting platform that is .Net based, and RDBMS based upon Oracle and SQL Server as well as Snowflake data warehouse. This section relies upon Jira for day-to-day operations, and ISD has implemented the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This position reports to the Software & Data Systems Bureau Chief. This position is required to work in the Helena, MT office at least 3 days a week. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist - Design *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting two (2) Civil Engineering Specialists in our Project Development / Design Section in the Butte District. Positions are responsible for conducting engineering and analysis, Right of Way Design, reviewing construction plans and specifications for design intent and constructability, coordinating and performing surveying procedures, serving as lead worker, and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional and engineering judgment. job description

District Administrator - Missoula

  • 54151009
  • multiple locations
  • February 9, 2026

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a District Administrator for the Missoula District. The position is responsible for providing executive planning and guidance for MDT operations and services in the Missoula District; representing the agency, projects, and initiatives to governmental bodies, industry organizations, the media, and the public; and developing, allocating, and managing the budget, equipment, staff, and other district resources. The position reports to the Director of MDT and is responsible for managerial oversight of approximately 300+ FTE employees located throughout the district. job description

Bridge Design Engineering Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Design Engineering Manager. This position is a Bridge Projects Design Manager within a given District. The position is responsible for managing the progress of all preconstruction activities for several concurrently ongoing bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, and bridge and structures activities in other Highway projects in that District. The position is responsible for managing, developing, and documenting the preconstruction activities from project assignment to contract award including project risk assessments, working with stakeholders, initiating appropriate public involvement, as well as overseeing the structural engineering, design, and preparation of bridge plans, special provisions and cost estimates. This position reports to the Bridge Design Engineer. job description

Motor Carrier Services Business Analyst

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Motor Carrier Services Business Analyst. This position performs a variety of technical and analytical functions, including ensuring internal controls are followed, reviewing data quality across systems, and supporting interfaces between CVO systems and the State’s financial and Criminal Justice Information Network (CJIN) systems. The position reports to the Motor Carrier Services Operations Manager and does not supervise other staff. job description

Material Coordinator / Stockperson

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Materials Coordinator / Stockperson. This position is responsible for determining stock levels and maintaining an adequate supply of materials for maintenance, equipment and construction activities including rest area supplies. Sources, procures, issues and receives items such as signs, requirement/term contract items, purchase order items and daily supply items while ensuring correct quantities and condition of merchandise meets specifications. Ensures sourcing and ordering is consistent with the States purchasing methods, guidelines, regulations and procedures. job description

Temporary Field Project Technician (Entry Level)

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Temporary, Part-Time, Field Project Technician for the Butte District Project Development Area. This position serves as a Field Project Technician within the District and is responsible for coordinating and conducting various inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications, Department requirements, and contract agreements. The position is also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. job description

Materials Lab Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Inspection, Training and Accreditation Specialist. This position serves as a Materials Laboratory Specialist within the Materials Bureau’s Inspection Operations Section. This position is responsible for statewide laboratory inspections and laboratory compliance oversite. This position is responsible for maintaining MDT’s central laboratory federally mandated AASHTO-Resource (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) and CCRL (Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory) accreditation. This includes managing the central laboratory QMS (quality management system). This position manages the statewide Independent Assurance Program. This position manages Materials e-learning/testing system. This position assists in delivery of the WAQTC (Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction) training and certification program. This includes providing WAQTC training courses, remotely and in person, and administering and proctoring written and performance evaluation of internal and external applicants. This position assists in developing testing methods, standards, procedures, and technologies in conjunction with AASHTO, WAQTC, and other regional and national authorities. The position also performs a variety of other duties as assigned. The Materials Laboratory Specialist reports to the Inspection Operations Supervisor. job description

Transportation Planner - EMS/Highway Safety Program Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Transportation Planner – EMS/Highway Safety Program Manager. This position will serve as MDT’s Emergency Medical Services Grant Manager, the back-up for the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) Analysis, and Traffic Records Contract Manager. This position works with state and local highway partners and performs data analysis. Will also assist other areas of the Behavioral Safety Strategy & Coordination Section with high priority areas to reduce highway traffic fatalities and serious injuries. This position reports to the BSSCS Supervisor and does not supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

CMV Enforcement Officer 1-Lima

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers. The Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Enforcement Bureau consists of uniformed peace officers that protect Montana’s highway system and ensures the safety of the travelling public. This position is assigned to a fixed weigh station to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws. Enforcement officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers, in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues, including height, width, and weight restrictions, vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements, hazardous material transportation restrictions, and vehicle, operator, and load safety. This is completed following the principles and practices of professional law enforcement, combined with federal and state motor carrier laws, and policy and regulations specific to each of these individual areas in order to maintain Montana’s eligibility for full highway construction funding. job description

CMV Enforcement Officer 1-Havre

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers. The Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Enforcement Bureau consists of uniformed peace officers that protect Montana’s highway system and ensures the safety of the travelling public. This position is assigned to a fixed weigh station to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws. Enforcement officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers, in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues, including height, width, and weight restrictions, vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements, hazardous material transportation restrictions, and vehicle, operator, and load safety. This is completed following the principles and practices of professional law enforcement, combined with federal and state motor carrier laws, and policy and regulations specific to each of these individual areas in order to maintain Montana’s eligibility for full highway construction funding. job description

CMV Enforcement Officer 1-Culbertson

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers. The Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Enforcement Bureau consists of uniformed peace officers that protect Montana’s highway system and ensures the safety of the travelling public. This position is assigned to a fixed weigh station to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws. Enforcement officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers, in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues, including height, width, and weight restrictions, vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements, hazardous material transportation restrictions, and vehicle, operator, and load safety. This is completed following the principles and practices of professional law enforcement, combined with federal and state motor carrier laws, and policy and regulations specific to each of these individual areas in order to maintain Montana’s eligibility for full highway construction funding. job description

CMV Enforcement Officer 1-Shelby

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers. The Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Enforcement Bureau consists of uniformed peace officers that protect Montana’s highway system and ensures the safety of the travelling public. This position is assigned to a fixed weigh station to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws. Enforcement officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers, in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues, including height, width, and weight restrictions, vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements, hazardous material transportation restrictions, and vehicle, operator, and load safety. This is completed following the principles and practices of professional law enforcement, combined with federal and state motor carrier laws, and policy and regulations specific to each of these individual areas in order to maintain Montana’s eligibility for full highway construction funding. job description

CMV Enforcement Officer 1-Broadus

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers. The Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Enforcement Bureau consists of uniformed peace officers that protect Montana’s highway system and ensures the safety of the travelling public. This position is assigned to a fixed weigh station to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws. Enforcement officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers, in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues, including height, width, and weight restrictions, vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements, hazardous material transportation restrictions, and vehicle, operator, and load safety. This is completed following the principles and practices of professional law enforcement, combined with federal and state motor carrier laws, and policy and regulations specific to each of these individual areas in order to maintain Montana’s eligibility for full highway construction funding. job description

CMV Enforcement Officer 1-GF *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers. The Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Enforcement Bureau consists of uniformed peace officers that protect Montana’s highway system and ensures the safety of the travelling public. This position is assigned to a fixed weigh station to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws. Enforcement officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers, in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues, including height, width, and weight restrictions, vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements, hazardous material transportation restrictions, and vehicle, operator, and load safety. This is completed following the principles and practices of professional law enforcement, combined with federal and state motor carrier laws, and policy and regulations specific to each of these individual areas in order to maintain Montana’s eligibility for full highway construction funding. job description

CMV Enforcement Officer 1 *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Motor Carrier Enforcement Scale Officers. The Motor Carrier Services (MCS) Enforcement Bureau consists of uniformed peace officers that protect Montana’s highway system and ensures the safety of the travelling public. This position is assigned to a fixed weigh station to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws. Enforcement officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers, in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues, including height, width, and weight restrictions, vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements, hazardous material transportation restrictions, and vehicle, operator, and load safety. This is completed following the principles and practices of professional law enforcement, combined with federal and state motor carrier laws, and policy and regulations specific to each of these individual areas in order to maintain Montana’s eligibility for full highway construction funding. job description

Human Resource Generalist / Investigator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Human Resource Generalist / Investigator. This HR Generalist position manages personnel issues, mediation and investigations. The position also partners with leadership and manages the day-to-day operations of human resources tasks. This position consults, advises, and partners with management on personnel issues, performance management, recruitment and selection, discipline, drug testing, employee relations, training, VEBA, worker’s compensation and safety. job description

Field Project Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Field Project Technician for the Bozeman Division Construction Crew. This position serves as a Field Project Technician within the District and is responsible for coordinating and conducting various inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications, Department requirements, and contract agreements. The position is also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. job description

Field Project Technician - Butte

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Field Project Technician for the Butte Division Construction Crew. This position serves as a Field Project Technician within the District and is responsible for coordinating and conducting various inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications, Department requirements, and contract agreements. The position is also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. job description

Temporary Snowplow Driver/Maintenance Tech-Ryegate *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting temporary snowplow drivers in Ryegate with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. There are 2 positions available, 1 full time position and 1 call out position which include snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Broadus Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various trucks and a variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Scobey Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various trucks and a variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control. job description

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