Steel Fabrication Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Steel Fabrication Specialist. Duties include establishing and implementing steel materials inspection requirements; designing and performing or directing the performance of nondestructive testing; and developing and managing MDT’s steel fabrications and inspection certification program. The position reports to the Bridge Inspection Engineer. job description

Right of Way Agent

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Right of Way Agent in the Billings District. Located in the Billings office, this position 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

Planning Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Planning Technician. Planning Technicians within the Data & Statistics Bureau assist in overseeing a range of federal and state mandated programs. Duties include performing data collection activities in the field and in the office; assisting senior level Planners by conducting data and document reviews; ensuring deadlines are met; and evaluating program and process modifications to maintain quality standards of the process and output. Incumbents work collaboratively and independently to assist vital program activities as needed; enhance program and project levels discussions; and support data driven decisions within the Department, in other agencies, and in the public sector. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Road Designer Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in the Billings 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.

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician in Helena. 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 Project Development Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Environmental Project Development Engineer. This position is responsible for performing engineering analysis and technical Review of proposed transportation projects to ensure that MDT’s work is conducted in accordance with Federal, State and Local environmental requirements. This position works with an interdisciplinary design team to integrate resource report findings, design alternatives, design parameters, land use, utility, right-of-way, and highly sensitive environmental issues into an appropriate National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) document. Additionally, this position coordinates with the US Army Corps of engineers to secure Clean Water Act - Section 404 permits, and Tribal water resource permits. Additionally, this position develops project specific contract special provisions to ensure that environmental commitments made in the environmental document and those required by the 404 and tribal permits are carried through project construction. This position coordinates with all areas of MDT’s preconstruction design team as well as various federal, state, county, local, public, and private entities to ensure public and private expectations and legal requirements are achieved. Your supervisor is a professional engineer. job description

Machinist/Mechanic

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Machinist/Mechanic in Billings. 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

Engineering Operations Bureau Chief

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Engineering Operations Bureau Chief. This position is the Engineering Operations Bureau Chief and is responsible for providing professional administrative and program oversight of bureau activities and projects; directing the development and implementation of engineering operation program methods, policies, and technology; and administering Engineering Operations Bureau budget, policies, and equipment. This position serves as an advisor to the Chief Engineer, Preconstruction Engineer, Construction Engineer, division bureau chiefs and section supervisors for the Highways & Engineering Division on a variety of issues affecting the Department’s Engineering mission, operations, and statewide program activities. The position reports to the Chief Engineer - Highways & Engineering Division Administrator, directly supervises six professional positions (6.0 FTE), and indirectly manages fifteen positions (15.0 FTE). 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

Highway Maintenance CDL Driver/Equipment Operator-Miles City

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Miles City 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

Budget Analyst

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Budget Analyst. This position is responsible for conducting budget development, implementation and monitoring tasks, as well as providing financial and program analyses and reporting for multiple programs within the department. Other duties include developing and implementing fiscal policies and systems, conducting research, and providing professional financial assistance and reporting to other budget analysts, program management, and accounting staff for budgetary functions and related activities. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the State Appropriations Management Supervisor and does not supervise others. The first review of applications will take place on March 27, 2024. job description

Civil Engineer-Specialist (MDT)

The Great Falls District is recruiting for a Civil Engineer Specialist in Great Falls. This position is responsible for monitoring contractor’s work; administers inspection and testing activities; administers construction contracts; project documentation and cost control; and supervises and coordinates survey work. Plans inspections of highway construction projects to ensure compliance with standards and specifications; analyzes and evaluates designs developed by other MDT personnel; explains engineering modifications to ensure quality, safety, compliance and cost effectiveness of preliminary designs; provides consultation to other engineering and design personnel. This position is a lead worker over Engineering Project Technicians and Aides and reports directly to the Engineering Project Manager. This position is being posted in accordance with the MFPE Bargaining Agreement and MDT MFPE members will have preference. job description

Surveyor II/III

The Montana Department of Transportation is currently recruiting a Surveyor II or III in the Billings District. The journey level, Surveyor II, is responsible for performing advanced technical and professional field survey work; serving as party chief for field surveys; reviewing surveys to determine the validity of the evidence and methods used and to ensure accurate survey information; maintaining equipment and inventories; and performing other duties as assigned. The professional land surveyor, Surveyor III, 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. The Survey III is in charge of all survey work being performed under their PLS license. The above statements reflect 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

Civil Engineering Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting two Civil Engineering Specialists in Bozeman. This position serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist within the District 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

Area Office Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for two Area Administrative Assistants (AAA) for the Butte and Bozeman office. This position is responsible for administering and coordinating the operations, services, and administrative systems of the Area Office; coordinating and processing area accounting and budget operations; and administering and coordinating office functions and customer support services (e.g., permitting and traveler information) for the Area Office. The position reports to the District Financial Officer and is responsible for supervision of technical and clerical staff (e.g., Payroll/Benefits Technician, Accounting Clerk, and Administrative Support). job description

GIS Software Developer

This position is expected to act as a subject matter expert on Esri Enterprise ArcGIS and GIS technologies. At a high level, the position will be expected to participate in and actively support the continued evolution of MDT’s on-prem Esri Enterprise ArcGIS architecture and GIS technologies. In addition, this position will assist with the future cloud migration of Esri Enterprise ArcGIS. This will include technology and business process changes supporting Esri Roads and Highways. The position will be expected to collaborate closely with Planning Division GIS staff to assure their Esri, GIS, and MDT business practices are supported, as well as those needs of other divisions and business units within MDT. In terms of application development, this position will also perform 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 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

Computer Support Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Computer Support Specialist in Glendive. Under the joint direction of the Information Services Division (ISD) and the Glendive District Office, the Computer Support Specialist provides technical assistance to employees. This position will be called upon to provide advanced technical assistance in support of software, hardware, and networking tools. The Computer Support Specialist will perform research on the feasibility of acquiring new products and services as well as make recommendations on the necessity for and timing of software upgrades. The position also develops training materials and conducts formal technical and computer training, both in the classroom and one-on-one, for MDT employees. The position will schedule, conduct, and coordinate computer software and hardware installation and configuration as well as provides network support in the district. job description

Human Resources Generalist

  • 54151214
  • multiple locations
  • March 18, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Human Resource Generalist to support staff in Kalispell and Missoula. The Human Resources Generalist partners with leadership and manages the day to day operations of human resources for the Kalispell and Missoula Divisions. 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 District. This position reports to the Human Resources District Manager and does not supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Fiscal Planner

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Fiscal Planner. The Fiscal Planner performs professional- level tasks supporting MDT's grant planning functions in the Transit, Safety & Planning Bureau. These include preparing and assisting in the preparation of various transportation plans, programs, policies, grant needs and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws for development and implementation of such plans, programs, and projects; researching, analyzing, and managing financial data to support transportation planning functions including research, analysis, and interpretation of federal and state laws and guidelines, developing and managing contract processes, coordinating with local government, non-profits, and tribes on grant planning issues. The position also performs a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Financial Section Supervisor and does not directly supervise other agency personnel. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Civil Engineering Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Civil Engineering Technicians. This position serves as a Field Project Technician on the Glendive Crew 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, 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. Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 80 pounds (and occasionally greater weights); carrying survey equipment over rough terrain, climbing and bending to retrieve samples; and operating gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment. The position involves working outdoors in all types of 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. job description

Civil Engineer - Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Technician. This position serves as a Field Project Technician in the Wolf Point area 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, 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. Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 80 pounds (and occasionally greater weights); carrying survey equipment over rough terrain, climbing and bending to retrieve samples; and operating gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment. The position involves working outdoors in all types of weather. For a full job description, please contact Joyce Ayre at jayre@mt.gov. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech-CDL/Equipment Operator Wolf Point

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Wolf Point 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.

Maintenance Section Supervisor - Seeley Lake

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Section Supervisor in the Seeley Lake Section of the Missoula Division. The Field Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning and delivering maintenance projects (e.g., pavement overlays, bridge repairs, chip seals, drainage systems, winter road maintenance, etc.) involving multiple safety, engineering, and environmental considerations. The scope of duties includes coordinating and performing various maintenance projects; coordinating Section operations; supervision, and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The incumbent reports to the Division Maintenance Superintendent and provides supervision for up to 9.9 FTE staff. job description

Maintenance Carpenter

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Carpenter in Bozeman, this position coordinates, plans and performs MDT facilities maintenance and construction work within a maintenance division. Performs contract administration in conjunction with major repairs, remodels, new construction and upgrades of MDT facilities. Works with headquarters facilities maintenance division. Must be abreast of technology changes to operate and maintain facilities efficiently as possible. Must have extensive knowledge of building construction practices and have the ability to comprehend and adhere to construction plans, shop drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications. Must have the ability to troubleshoot complex building systems. Repair and maintain plumbing, electrical, high and low voltage control circuits, boilers, HVAC systems, automated building control systems, well and pumps, overhead doors, locks and fire suppression systems. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician 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

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

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL / Drive 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

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

Highway Maintenance Tech -CDL Driver/Equipment - Baker

Montana Department of Transportation 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. 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 a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. 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

Law Enforcement Scale Officer *

  • 54122012
  • 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

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