Electronics Inspector

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Electronics Technologist. The Electronics Inspector/Electronics Technologist is responsible for planning, coordinating, performing, and directing the design, layout, installation, maintenance, calibration and repair activities related to the department’s continuous traffic data collection program. This requires methodical analysis, monitoring, and maintenance of complex interconnected data collection and communication systems to ensure the continuous collection and transmission of traffic data to the Department’s Traffic Data Management System. Duties also involve monitoring equipment output for outliers, using methodical analysis and specialized diagnostic equipment to efficiently troubleshoot, identify and resolve issues, coordinating and directing district personnel, providing oversight of contractors, ensuring efficient communication and the completion of projects in a safe and efficient manner, and conducting ongoing research and development activities to ensure the current and future needs of MDT’s statewide traffic data management program are met. Work is typically performed in remote areas of the state under indirect supervision. The position reports to the Electronic Equipment Unit (EEU) Supervisor and does not directly supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Field Project Technician (Entry Level) - Butte / Bozeman *

  • 54190618
  • multiple locations
  • September 20, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting two Field Project Technicians (Entry-level Civil Engineering Tech) one in Butte and one in Bozeman. This position 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. The position reports to the Engineering Project Manager. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Temporary Snowplow Driver / Hwy Maint Tech - Bozeman Areas *

  • 54197681
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting temporary snowplow drivers in Bozeman, Gallatin Gateway, Townsend, Three Forks, Livingston, Harrison, Ennis, West Yellowstone, White Sulphur Springs, Emigrant, and Wilsall. This includes snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. Hours for these positions vary between 40 hours, 20 hours, or call out depending on weather and needs of the section. 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. job description

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic/Machinist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in the Missoula Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. For a full job description, please contact Shannon Carter at scarter@mt.gov. job description

Right of Way Design Plan Checker

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Right of Way Design Technician I, II, III or Designer I,II,III. The Design Technician I, II, III will be responsible for performing a variety of technical and pre- professional drafting and design duties. The Designer I,II,III will be responsible for developing and maintaining right-of-way plans necessary for highway construction, operation, and maintenance. This is a career ladder position and the successful candidate will be placed at appropriate level based upon qualifications. Please reach out to Elizabeth Otte to receive the job descriptions for all career ladder levels job description

Field Project Technician-Billings Materials Lab

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Civil Engineer Materials Lab Technician in the Billings Lab. This position 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. The position reports to the materials lab supervisor and provides guidance and technical assistance to less experienced Field Project Technicians performing routine inspections, sampling, testing, and surveying procedures. job description

Service/Combination A

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Service/Combination A in the Missoula Division. This position services automobiles, light trucks, and equipment, fuel and wash vehicles, cleans engines, repair, change and balance automotive and light truck tires, replaces belts, hoses, batteries, filters and other parts. Keeps electronic records of time and materials, services equipment, maintains preventive maintenance service records. Utilizes the Equipment Vehicle Maintenance Management System (EVMMS) to process work orders and update vehicle repair records. Receives stock and picks up and delivers parts when necessary. Replaces light bulbs in facilities, cleans shop area. May do general janitorial work, grounds and building maintenance, and snow removal. For a full job description, please contact Shannon Carter at scarter@mt.gov. job description

MIS - Temp Maintenance Tech/Winter Snowplow/CDL Driver *

  • 54197380
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting temporary snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This includes snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. Hours vary between 20-40 hours per week depending on weather and the needs of the section. Shifts are either 4 hours or 8 hours and range from 4am- 11:30pm. 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. job description

Temporary Snowplow Driver / Highway Maint Tech - Helena Area *

  • 54197580
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for temporary snowplow drivers in Helena, Boulder, MacDonald Pass, and Deer Lodge. This position 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. job description

Temporary Snowplow Driver / Highway Maint Tech - Butte Areas *

  • 54195332
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for temporary snowplow drivers in Butte, Anaconda, Divide, Whitehall, Lima, and Wisdom. This position 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. job description

ServiceNow Software Developer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a ServiceNow Software Developer. This position will be responsible for ServiceNow development and maintenance using platform and architecture tools like App Engine, and best practices. This position also performs analysis, design, and development tasks individually or as a member of a project team in support of the Department of Transportation’s day-to-day operations. The incumbent will follow the department’s SAFe agile software development methodology and use agile tools for enhancements and new development. Varying levels of computer programming, systems analysis and design and project management will be required based upon placement in the career ladder. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Bridge Inspection Team Leader 2 *

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

Surveyor (MDT)

The Great Falls District is recruiting for a Professional Land Surveyor in Great Falls. The position is responsible for planning and performing professional survey work. Examples of duties include: organizing and overseeing straightforward survey projects, signing off on uncomplicated survey projects, analyzing evidence to determine boundary locations, staking/ documenting property boundaries, coordinating survey reviews to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, and compliance with established standards and policies, making professional level survey calculations, carrying out complex drafting, providing training to field survey crews and coordinating the operation and maintenance of survey equipment within the Unit. A training assignment may be offered. job description

Term Contract Manager/Data Analyst

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Term Contract Manager/Data Analyst. This position is a contract manager and data manager/analyst within the Consultant Design Bureau. This position is responsible for managing many term contracts for engineering and non- engineering services. Term contracts are typically given out to consultants as a part of a larger overall project. This position will also be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the various Divisions and Bureaus that utilize term contract services, for developing and conducting term contract manager training, and for developing and maintaining a term contracts manual. The position will also be responsible for consultant overhead rate management and will coordinate with the Consultant Design Engineer and MDT Audit Services. Other responsibilities of the position include overall data management and analysis including but not limited to maintaining spreadsheets of bid letting history, consultant vs. MDT work, and preparing and maintaining information for legislative inquiries. job description

Highway Maintenance CDL/Equipment Operator-Flowing Wells

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician in the Flowing Wells Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. job description

Dispatcher - Seasonal Part Time *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for multiple seasonal, part time Dispatchers. The MDT Transportation Management Center (TMC) dispatcher provides communication services to MDT staff, Federal agencies, National Weather Service, Disaster and Emergency Services, and law enforcement. Duties include road reporting, incident dispatching, emergency communication, variable message sign (VMS) operation, Roadway Management System (RMS) operations and system maintenance. At times, communication requires speaking with highly emotionally charged individuals. There are times of high stress levels, and the Dispatcher must be able to remain calm under emotional emergency conditions. The TMC operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year- round. Employees should expect to work varying shifts throughout the year including weekends and holidays. Hours may vary between 20 and 40 hours per week and shifts are 4, 8, or 12 hours long. The season typically begins in late October and ends in early April, depending on weather. New employees will complete one week of training. The training is held Monday through Friday during normal business hours and will begin Monday, October 28, 2024. Employees will begin working their assigned shifts Saturday, November 2, 2024. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment - Scobey

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting 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. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. This position is part of the career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Civil Engineering Specialists

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist. Traffic & Safety, Safety Section (Civil Engineer 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 Operations Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Operations Engineer. This position serves as the Bridge Operations Engineer and supervisor of the Bridge Operations Unit which is responsible for bridge analysis and load rating, bridge overload permitting, and bridge maintenance for over 5000 bridges in-service statewide. This position is responsible for ensuring public safety; maintaining program compliance with Federal laws, policies and guidelines; developing and monitoring statewide operations and budget estimates; developing and managing engineering contracts for consultant services and construction of rehabilitation and repairs of bridges; supervising staff work and quality; and promoting efficient and cost effective use of Department resources and funds. This work directly affects public safety and commerce and an advanced level of professional engineering experience is needed to identify and evaluate bridge conditions, perform advanced structural analysis for the current conditions, and recommend load posting, traffic restrictions, or repair projects. This position reports to the Bridge Management Engineer. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist. This position performs professional Traffic Engineering studies in both urban and rural roadway environments. This position identifies traffic control needs for roadways, intersection, and/or freeway interchanges. This position also provides technical traffic engineering assistance to other offices both in the headquarters and the districts as well as local government and the general public. job description

Surveyor Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a District Survey Supervisor in the Billings District. This position is a senior professional land surveyor (PLS). This position serves as the district’s technical authority responsible for directing and overseeing district land survey operations and activities. This position plans and manages district land survey projects; implements survey procedures and technology at the district level; directs and monitors survey projects; oversees district survey program operations (e.g. supplies, contracts, etc.); and provides technical expertise and consultation. The position reports to the District Preconstruction Engineer (DPE) and is under the technical oversight of the Helena Photogrammetry & Survey Section. This position provides in-line supervision to District Survey Unit staff; provides management and oversight of consultant term contract district survey work; and provides technical oversight to other district survey crews. The District Survey Manager is in charge of all district survey work being performed under their PLS license. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

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

Environmental Scientist

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for an Environmental Scientist position in the Remediation & Assessment Section of the Environmental Services Bureau. This position serves as the Department’s technical authority in solid and hazardous waste management, analysis and remediation, and regulatory compliance related to all preconstruction, construction and maintenance projects as well as managing environmental compliance-related issues for MDT maintenance facilities. The position is responsible for developing, planning and implementing technical research, initial site assessments, intrusive site investigations, remediation of solid and hazardous waste, administration of contracted services, technical assistance and training, and performing a variety of other complex and technical duties. This position also provides oversight and management of the performance of contractors and consultants who perform a wide variety of tasks for the Department, including solid & hazardous waste assessment and remediation, groundwater quality testing and monitoring, traffic noise evaluations and which include a review of reports for a variety of the work assignments. For full job descriptions, please contact Sarah Peterson at sjpeterson@mt.gov job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

  • 54174038
  • Thompson Falls
  • September 14, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Thompson Falls. 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. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Miles City

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the Miles City Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures, manufacturers’ instructions, blueprints and drawings, and written/oral instructions. job description

Mechanic / Welder / Fabricator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Welder Mechanic in the Bozeman Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. job description

IT Product Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an IT Product Manager. The successful candidate would join the Product Management Bureau (PMB) and as a Business Analyst, practice the integration of SAFe methodologies, and practices into business analysis methodologies, emphasizing transparency, adaptability, and customer focus. This position reports to the ISD Product Management Office, Product Management Supervisor. Agency projects range in scale from large, complex payment systems to small scale workgroup projects. This position will require a strong understanding of multiple IT-related disciplines, including project management, business analysis and agile principles. This position works in the Information Services Division (ISD) and with others at every level of the Department of Transportation. Having the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships is crucial for this position to be effective. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Hydraulics Civil Engineer Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Hydraulics Civil Engineer Specialist. The Hydraulic Civil Engineering Specialists are responsible for the development of alternatives and innovative approaches to complex hydraulic problems for multiple projects in various stages of development and ensuring that hydraulic activities are completed on schedule. This involves advanced engineering design and analysis, documentation of results, and communication and coordination with various department work units. The position reports to the Hydraulics Design Engineer (#35011) and does not directly supervise other agency personnel. job description

Bituminous Material Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bituminous Material Specialist. This position is responsible for the oversight of the Departments Bituminous Materials Program. Major duties include managing the Profiler Calibration program, coordination and oversight of bituminous materials and mix design testing protocols, project review, and aiding HQ, District, and Construction personnel in all matters related to bituminous materials and construction practices. This position is also responsible for conducting professional bituminous engineering research and analysis and developing processes to implement new technologies, materials, and construction practices into the program. The incumbent evaluates project plans and provisions; establishes guidelines, procedures, and parameters for evaluation of current bituminous quality assurance testing and mix design verification practices. Provides advanced technical assistance to a variety of individuals, contractors, and consultants involved with ongoing road construction and maintenance projects; and performs other duties as assigned in support of the Department goals and Division objectives. The incumbent reports to the Testing Operations Supervisor. job description

Right of Way Agent

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Right of Way Agent in the Butte District. This position is located in the Butte office and is responsible for assisting other agents with property appraisals and negotiations for highway project property valuations and acquisitions. This includes researching property information, conducting site inspections, conducting simple waiver valuations, and related duties. The position is expected to perform these support functions while gaining a progressively responsible knowledge of appraisal and negotiation processes, standards, and requirements. The position reports to the District Right of Way Manager or Special Programs Manager and does not directly supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Bridge Management Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Management Engineer. This position serves as the Bridge Management Engineer and Section Supervisor and is responsible for administering all aspects of the Bridge Inspection and Operations programs for over 5000 bridges and other transportation structures in-service statewide. This includes bridge and tunnel safety and condition inspection, load rating, load posting, documentation of critical findings, local agency notifications, bridge scour evaluation, overweight vehicle permitting, and bridge maintenance. This position is responsible for ensuring program compliance with FHWA’s National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), maintaining structure inventory records, and submitting bridge condition data to FHWA annually. This position is responsible for ensuring public safety; maintaining program compliance with State and Federal laws, policies and guidelines; developing and maintaining Department standards, guidelines and policies for bridge inspection and operations; developing program budgets and monitoring program expenditures; supervising staff work and quality; and promoting efficient and cost-effective use of Department resources and funds. 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

Bridge Engineering Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge 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

Highway Maintenance Tech-Custer

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in Custer. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist in Bozeman. This position is responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administering contracts, overseeing 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. The position reports to the Engineering Project Manager. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

  • 54176030
  • West Yellowstone
  • Open until filled

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

Civil Engineer Specialist - Road Design

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist in the Road Design area. This position is responsible for complex road design, construction cost estimating, scheduling, and preparation of construction contract plans and proposals. Incumbents work closely with Design Project Managers in all areas of duties assigned including collaboration, mentoring, and providing technical road design support to other project team members and Engineering Division staff. Incumbents have the skill and discipline to work independently, under the supervision and direction of a Design Project Manager. This position is part of the career ladder with career advancement opportunities. Glendive is the primary location. Miles City, Wolf Point and Glasgow locations will be considered. For a full job description, please contact Joyce Ayre at jayre@mt.gov job description

Highway Maintenance Tech-CDL Driver/Equipment Operator-Baker

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician in Baker. 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. This position participates in the High School to Highways program. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech-Stanford

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in Stanford. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. job description

Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Heavy Equipment Vehicle Technician (Service/Combo B) in Bozeman. This position assists with the maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment, such as automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, as well as construction equipment (diesel, gasoline, hybrid, or propane), adjusts, diagnoses, and replaces nonfunctional parts of devices and control instruments, replaces worn or defective parts, repairs and replaces tires on vehicles and equipment, lubricates and cleans parts, performs some minor repairs without supervision. job description

Law Enforcement Scale Officer: Motor Carrier Services

  • 54122098
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

MCS Enforcement Officers are responsible for helping regulate the international and domestic commercial and agricultural motor carrier industry. They are also responsible to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws at both fixed and mobile locations throughout Montana. MCS 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. MCS Enforcement places its highest priority in the safety of the traveling public and the protection of Montana’s infrastructure. job description

Bridge Inspection Team Leader 1

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. This position is considered opened until filled. We will be performing our candidate review on Monday, June 24th. Please have all applications in by 11:59pm on Sunday, June 23rd in ordered to be considered this first candidate review. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for 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 job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator *

  • 54176211
  • Gallatin Gateway
  • Open until filled

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

Land Survey Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a short-term employee. This position serves as an entry level surveying technician within the District and is responsible for performing a variety of technical and pre-professional survey duties. Examples of duties position will assist with include: making measurements, collecting and recording survey data, operating survey equipment, setting stakes/monuments, researching records, recovering survey evidence, making rudimentary survey calculations, drafting at an entry level, maintaining survey equipment and sustaining an inventory of survey supplies. This will include control, topographic and land boundary cadastral surveys. job description

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic / Machinist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in the Kalispell Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. job description

Compliance Audit Manager - External Section

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Compliance Audit Manager, External Section. This section’s primary focus is to ensure contractors and consultants comply with contracts, grants and loans, and federal cost principles when performing work and billing MDT. This position is responsible for performing complex audit and compliance work and supervises multiple engagements. Responsible for consistency and accuracy of final reports and reviews, and ensuring audits are completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and International Registration Plan (IRP). Examines and evaluates conformity with state statutes, rules, federal regulations, contract requirements, and other compliance components. This position report to the Chief Auditor and supervises 5 employees. Applications will be reviewed weekly. job description

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for multiple Mechanic's in Bozeman. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist (Entry Level)-Billings

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Civil Engineering Specialists. This position serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist within the Billings Division and is 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

* this posting fills multiple positions... please see the vacancy for additional details