Statewide Planning Section Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Statewide Planning Section Supervisor to lead strategic, multimodal transportation planning efforts that help ensure a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system for Montana’s communities. This position oversees statewide and urban planning programs, provides guidance and technical assistance to local governments and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and ensures federal and state compliance in planning and programming processes. Responsible for advancing MDT’s statewide planning initiatives, including overseeing corridor studies, long-range transportation plans, transportation improvement programs, and air quality programs. Collaborate with local, tribal, and federal partners to align statewide vision with local transportation needs, manage a talented team of planning professionals, and contribute to sound investment strategies that enhance Montana’s mobility and economic vitality. This position reports to the Planning & Modal Transportation Bureau Chief and directly manages 8 employees. job description

Traffic Signal Technologist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Traffic Signal Technologist. This position is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and performing a variety of traffic signal design, installation, analysis, maintenance and repair activities to ensure optimum performance/functionality, longevity, and safe operations of MDT traffic signal systems. Duties also include planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing MDT signal communication installation, expansion, and maintenance projects under direct and remote supervision. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Traffic Data Collection and Analysis Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation is hiring a Traffic Data Collection and Analysis Supervisor. In this role, you will lead the team that collects and turns traffic counts into reliable information used across the department. You will set daily priorities, assign work, coach staff, and keep the program running smoothly and consistently. You will oversee traffic monitoring sites, review and validate data, and make sure results are accurate, well documented, and ready for reporting and decision making. You will also coordinate with internal partners and vendors to plan and support equipment needs, installations, replacements, and purchasing, and you will help improve tools and workflows as needs change. This position reports to the Bureau Chief and directly supervises 9 employees. job description

Budget Analyst - Fiscal Liaison (Maint, Motor Pool, Equip)

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Budget Analyst – Fiscal Liaison. This position will support Maintenance, Motor Pool, and Equipment programs. Other MDT office locations may be considered. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position is responsible for facilitating the implementation and providing oversight of fiscal plans and program objectives related to state and federal budget projections. Provides guidance to programs for state and federal grant/project obligation and management, contract management, and program execution support. This position report to the Financial Contact Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. job description

Budget Analyst - Fiscal Liaison (General Operations & SWPMO) *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Budget Analyst – Fiscal Liaison. This position will support the General Operations program or the Statewide Planning & Modal Operations program. These positions will be located in the Helena, MT office. These positions are part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. Responsible for facilitating the implementation and providing oversight of fiscal plans and program objectives related to state and federal budget projections. Provides guidance to programs for state and federal grant/project obligation and management, contract management, and program execution support. These positions report to the Financial Contact Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist. Positions in the assigned district are responsible for conducting engineering and analysis, administering Federal aid and non-Federal aid construction contracts, overseeing active construction operations, 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. The incumbent will often determine the best solution based on contract plans, specifications, engineering principles, acquired knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional and engineering judgment. job description

Engineering Contract Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Engineering Contract Specialist. The Engineering Contract Specialist is responsible for compiling, analyzing and developing comprehensive bid packages from a variety of design units to ensure the project’s plans and specifications are cost-effective, constructible, compliant and biddable according to department, state, and federal requirements. Performs all activities related to project delivery. This position provides technical review of plan packages. These reviews consist of construction plans, plan quantities, detailed technical specifications and is responsible for establishing the final Engineer’s Estimate. The position also provides innovative solutions to issues with bid packages that conform to all requirements and laws; and coordinates bid review, letting and award by responding to queries and providing expert consultation services to explain and resolve wide-ranging issues. The position does not supervise other staff and reports to the Construction Contracting Bureau Chief through the Lead Engineering Contract Specialist. job description

Temp Maintenance Tech / Winter Snowplow / CDL Driver

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for is looking for temporary snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance in the Rogers Pass section. This includes 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. Hours vary depending on the need of the section but most positions are call-out only. 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

Internship MDT Accounting

MDT is recruiting for an Accounting Intern for the spring of 2026! All applicants must be enrolled in a College, University, or Tech School. One intern will be hired from this posting and will work in the Accounting Management Section. Intern will onboard late winter/early spring and work for up to 90 business days as an intern. Duties to be performed as an Accounting Intern will include transaction reviews (State Accounting Bureau coding, project coding, internal controls), reconciliations (trial balances and individual accounts), and potentially asset management work. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for Civil Engineering Specialists in Wolf Point and Glasgow. Positions in the assigned district are responsible for conducting engineering and analysis, administering Federal aid and non-Federal aid construction contracts, overseeing active construction operations, 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. The incumbent will often determine the best solution based on contract plans, specifications, engineering principles, acquired knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional and engineering judgment. job description

Human Resource Generalist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Human Resource Generalist in Helena. The Human Resources Generalist partners with leadership and manages the day-to- day operations of human resources for an assigned program area. The HR Generalist manages the application of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs to ensure consistency and compliance with federal, state, and collective bargaining contracts. This position consults, advises, and partners with management on personnel issues, contract interpretation, performance management, recruitment and selection, discipline, drug testing, workforce development, employee relations, training, worker’s compensation and safety. This position serves as the human resources subject matter expert and primary resource for the Division (s) or District. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager and does not supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Tax Examiner

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Tax Examiner. This position ensures compliance with Montana’s motor fuel, alternative fuels, and electric vehicle (EV) charging station tax laws and regulations by conducting secure processing and detailed verification of refund applications and tax returns, and maintaining records. Ensure work is completed in compliance with the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). Responsible for analyzing system reports, resolving discrepancies, and support both taxpayers and department staff. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Revenue Administration Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. job description

License Permit Technician 1

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Licensing and Permit Technician. This position completes and ensures standard, professional assignments based on multiple licensing and permitting requirements. This position analyzes licensing and permitting issues based on data and information from multiple sources to include customers, peers, management and others. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist - Bridge Design

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist in the Bridge Bureau in Helena. Joining the MDT Bridge Bureau means joining a committed and loyal team of approximately sixty professionals in the bridge design, bridge management, bridge inspection, and bridge project management fields. We serve with pride and use our guiding principles of engineering excellence, teamwork, and innovation to provide outstanding customer service to the people of Montana. The wide breadth of experience within the Bridge Bureau provides an exceptional environment to develop your leadership, engineering, and project management skills, all while having the support and collaboration of the best bridge engineering staff in the state. As part of our team, you can expect to be treated with respect and professionalism. The work we do is critical to public safety, and you will find a strong team in the Bridge Bureau to help support your professional success. Recognition at all levels is commonplace, laughter and positive reinforcement is frequent, and you can look forward to the reward of solving highly complex and critical structural engineering challenges that make a difference in the lives of everyday Montanans. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist - Road Design

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist in our Highways Bureau. Road Design staff participate in assembling road plans packages, which are a major part of the development of all highway projects in the Department of Transportation. Creating road plans packages entails proposals and evaluations of alternates, computations of geometric data, estimation of plan quantities, creation of design models, assembly of plan sheets, incorporation of recommendations from other technical specialists, and composition of specifications needed to build highways on the Secondary, Primary, and Interstate Highway systems of the State of Montana. Positions in the assigned bureau or district are responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administer contracts, oversee projects and project design, and may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician in Dillon. 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

Temporary Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for one (1) full-time, temporary snowplow driver in Flowing Wells with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Duties 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

Accountant

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant. This position is responsible for ensuring accounting treatment is recorded in accordance with GAAP, maintain accurate and reliable financial statements, and establish and maintain internal controls. Conducts financial monitoring to ensure cost efficiency and compliance within the Department’s accounting, budgeting and fiscal bureaus. Assists with maintaining the database of MDT assets. This position ensures state compliance with complex federal regulations and establishes goals, objectives and priorities for all accounting functions. Provides technical assistance to division/district financial contacts, budget analysts, and project management to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Accounting Management Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. 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 (I, 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

Bridge Inspection Team Leader 1 - Glendive

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader 1. A Bridge Inspection Team Leader 1 is experienced in structure condition, safety inspection, and Federal reporting. The Bridge Inspection Team Leader 1 inspects most types of in-service structures including bridges and culverts in order to protect critical infrastructure, maintain public safety and fulfill the Department’s legal responsibilities. Duties include structure inspection and assessment, bridge condition documentation and reporting, bridge inspection planning, inspection team oversight and development, and bridge inspection quality control to ensure accuracy of legal records of structure inspections. This position acts as a lead worker for an inspection team consisting of career ladder bridge inspectors. This position is supervised by the Area Bridge Inspection Manager. job description

Bridge Inspection Team Leader 2 - Great Falls

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader 2. A Bridge Inspection Team Leader 2 is a technical expert in structure condition, safety inspection, and Federal reporting. The Bridge Inspection Team Leader 2 inspects most types of in-service structures including bridges, tunnels and culverts in order to protect critical infrastructure, maintain public safety and fulfill the Department’s legal responsibilities. Duties include structure inspection and assessment, bridge condition documentation and reporting, bridge inspection planning and program operations, and bridge inspection quality control to ensure accuracy of legal records of structure inspections. This position is supervised by the Area Bridge Inspection Manager. 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 Baker 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

Professional Engineer - Bridge Design

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting two Professional Engineers in Bridge Design. This position is a professional structural design engineer. The Engineer is assigned final design work, design review work, and final bridge plan checking on a project level basis and is responsible for all work with minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer. The Engineer also is assigned preliminary design work. The preliminary design work may be done in conjunction with the Bridge Area Engineer or be assigned in terms of the general results expected. Since bridge design work affects the safety of the public, State law requires that the design work be done with a licensed professional engineer in responsible charge of the work. The Engineer in this position has gained the necessary judgment, skills and abilities through education and experience to be in responsible charge of the engineering work. The Engineer is fully competent in all conventional aspects of bridge design and has developed a minimum working knowledge of seismic analysis and design, and requirements of preliminary design. 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. Multiple locations may be available for this position. job description

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