Lead Designer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Lead Designer in the Missoula District. The Lead Designer position is responsible for complex road design, construction cost estimating, scheduling, and preparation of construction contract plans and proposals. Incumbents work closely with District Design Project Managers, District Projects Engineers, and/or Design Supervisors in the Districts in all areas of duties assigned including collaboration, mentoring and providing technical road design support to other project team members and Highways & Engineering Division or District Preconstruction staff. Incumbents have the skill and discipline to work both collaboratively and independently, under the supervision and direction of a District Design Project Manager, District Projects Engineer, or Design Supervisor in a District. job description

Occupational Safety & Health Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Occupational Safety & Health Specialist in Great Falls. This position provides professional development, implementation, and management of occupational safety and health, employee safety, and risk management programs for the agency at the district level. The position serves as the district expert on the implementation and administration of safety programs; interpretation of safety regulations; safety awareness; safety training, and safety compliance. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Right of Way Bureau Chief

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Right of Way Bureau Chief. The Right of Way Bureau acquires and manages land needed for transportation systems, provides assistance and payments to individuals and businesses relocated by highways, designs the right of way, and arranges for relocating utilities that conflict with highway construction. The position is responsible for providing professional administrative and engineering oversight of bureau activities and right of way projects; directing the development and implementation of ROW program methods, policies, and technology; and administering Right of Way Bureau budget, policies, and equipment. The position is responsible directing and overseeing a range of programs including Design Plans, Appraisal, Acquisition, Utilities, Access Management, Outdoor Advertising Control, and Land Management operations and activities. job description

Transportation Planner

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Transportation Planner. This position is responsible for performing professional-level tasks that support MDT's State Highway Traffic Safety Section within the Transit, Safety and Planning Bureau. This position will serve as the Law Enforcement Program Manager that supports state and local law enforcement agencies in high crash areas that mitigate impaired driving and speeding and that increase occupant protection enforcement efforts. It provides technical and administrative guidance to law enforcement grantees throughout Montana to enhance state highway traffic safety. Tasks include researching compliance with federal and state laws for plans, programs, and projects; research, analysis, and interpretation of federal and state laws, guidelines, and agency policies and procedures; analyzing transportation-related data; program and project development, grant management, tracking, monitoring, and documenting; performing analysis using a variety of data sources; conducting planning studies; inter-agency and external coordination; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. Incumbent may serve as a lead employee of various projects. This position reports to the State Highway Traffic Safety Supervisor and does not supervise and does not directly supervise others. job description

Civil Engineering Technician *

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  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Technician. This position serves as an experienced Field Project Technician within the District and is responsible for coordinating and conducting various inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications, Department requirements, and contract agreements. The position is also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Field Project Technician III and provides guidance and technical assistance to less experienced Field Project Technicians performing routine inspections, sampling, testing, and surveying procedures. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Sidney 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

Veg Noxious Weed Spray Forman I

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Vegetation and Noxious Weed Spray Foreman in Kalispell. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, equipment operator, and truck driver in conjunction with lead worker duties as a vegetation manager and noxious weed spray foreman. Has knowledge of union contracts. Participates in the coordination and delivery of the Division Area vegetation and roadside management program. During the growing season (pre and post), performs work as an herbicide spray truck operator/driver and oversees minor repairs and calibration of the herbicide spray truck equipment. job description

Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Ope

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Missoula. 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. For a full job description, please contact Lauren Grayson (lgrayson@mt.gov) or Shannon Carter (scarter@mt.gov). job description

Software and Data Systems Bureau Chief

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Software and Data Systems Bureau Chief. This position is responsible for Software Development, Web Development and Information Management, GIS, Database Administration, Data Architecture, and Records Management projects and activities for the agency. This position provides ongoing advice and management to the Information Services Division’s section supervisors. This position recommends, develops, and enforces strategic plans, policies, and procedures for all program functions, and manages the application portfolio, records and information management, and data infrastructure needs of the agency. This position is responsible for budget development and management, developing program plans, and developing resource and personnel management plans. job description

Compliance Auditor Lead

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Compliance Auditor Lead. This position provides technical expertise and training to employees in Audit Services by answering questions and providing guidance. Responsible for prioritizing and assigning work to staff and ensures work is completed timely. This position will also conduct compliance audits, other engagements, special projects, and investigations. Performs planning, field work, and reports the results to MDT administrators and program managers, consultants, contractors, grant recipients, and taxpayers. Responsible for ensuring all engagements are accurate and completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and International Registration Plan (IRP). This position reports to the Chief Auditor and does not supervise others. job description

Spring / Fall CDL Driver

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Seasonal CDL Driver. The seasonal CDL driver employee will support the section's permanent Data and Statistics’ staff in the functional operation of the tractor trailer including pre- operational safety checks, scheduling regular service and repair work, adding fluids, etc. Calibration activities are conducted in the spring and fall. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator - F

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Forsyth 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

Surveyor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a land surveyor in Great Falls. This 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/monumenting property boundaries, coordinating survey reviews to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, and compliance with established standards and policies, making 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. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting two Heavy Duty Mechanic/Machinist's in the Bozeman Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery, equipment, and light duty vehicles. 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 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

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. job description

Land Survey Project Manager - PLS Required

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Professional Land Survey Project Manager. The Survey Project Manager is a senior professional land surveyor (PLS) for the MDT’s Photogrammetry and Survey Section. This position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining special statewide survey subprograms and statewide land survey methods; planning and performing professional survey work; coordinating survey review and approval for quality control purposes; developing and overseeing training for field survey crews; and directing and coordinating the operation and maintenance of survey equipment. 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

Civil Engineering Specialist-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

Surveyor II/III-Billings

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. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist-Lewistown

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist in Lewistown. This position 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

Temporary Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Machinist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Temporary (up to 1 year) Heavy Equipment Mechanic 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. For a full job description, please contact Shannon Carter at scarter@mt.gov. 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 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

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