Traffic Design Technician / Designer *
- 54136005
- Helena
- October 16, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for 2 Signing Designers in our Traffic and Safety Bureau. This is an entry level drafter position located in the MDT Headquarters office within the Traffic Design Section. Duties consist primarily of using CADD software to prepare contract documents (summary, specification, plan sheets, details, and other engineering sheets) used for the construction of highway projects. Performs a variety of technical and pre-professional field, office, and administrative duties in support of ongoing design projects. This entry level position will receive extensive training and experience in signing design. This position is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities. job description
Temp CDL Snowplow Driver / Highway Maint. Tech-Bozeman Area
- 54197681
- Bozeman
- October 18, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is looking in the Bozeman area for 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.Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather. Hours vary between 40 hours, 20 hours, and call-out positions depending on the need of the section.Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.Positions may be available in the following Maintenance Sections: Bozeman, White Sulphur Springs, Wilsall, Ennis, Three Forks, Townsend, and Emigrant. job description
Temp CDL Snowplow Driver / Highway Maint. Tech / Butte Area *
- 54197582
- multiple locations
- October 18, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for the Butte area for 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. Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather. Hours vary depending on the need of the section but most positions are call-out only. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. job description
Temp CDL Snowplow Driver / Highway Maint. Tech / Helena Area *
- 54197580
- multiple locations
- October 18, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Helena area 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. Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather. Hours vary depending on the need of the section but most positions are call-out only. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. job description
District Survey Manager
- 54155001
- Great Falls
- November 1, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a District Survey Manager in Great Falls. The District Survey Manager is a senior professional land surveyor (PLS) for the MDT. This position serves as the District’s technical authority responsible for directing and overseeing District land survey operations and activities. The 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 responsible charge of all district survey work being performed under their PLS license. job description
Materials Lab Specialist
- 54140044
- Helena
- October 15, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Materials Laboratory Specialist in the Materials Bureau. The position is responsible for directing various materials testing processes to ensure the quality, consistency, and efficiency of materials lab operations, to ensure that materials comply with specifications and to provide information and consultation for the development and application of materials and planning and conducting materials testing and analysis projects. The position is also responsible for the accuracy and consistency of testing and results for the cement, concrete, fabric, and soils materials laboratories in the Materials Bureau. The position reports to the Concrete Supervisor. job description
District Utility Agent
- 54143030
- Great Falls
- October 18, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a District Utility Agent. This position serves as a Utility Agent and coordinates major utility relocation projects; coordinates railroad involvement; administers contracts for project-related work; provides input and review of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) projects; provides customer support in Utility Permitting Administration System (UPAS) and performs a variety of other duties in support of the Department mission and ongoing Bureau operations and activities. The position reports to the Utility Engineering Supervisor, Utility Construction Supervisor, or District Preconstruction Engineer and does not supervise other agency personnel. job description
Attorney
- 54170007
- Helena
- November 1, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Attorney. This position represents MDT in areas of transportation law. Represents MDT at trials and hearings in state and federal district and appellate courts and before administrative forums. Responsible for providing general counsel advice and guidance to the Director, administrators and program managers. This position reports to MDT’s Deputy Chief Legal Counsel and does not supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. Applications will be reviewed weekly. job description
Professional Engineer - Bridge Design
- 54150014
- Helena
- October 29, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Professional Engineer in Bridge Design. This position is a professional structural design engineer. The Engineer is assigned final design work, design review work, and final bridge plan checking on a project level basis and is responsible for all work with minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer. The Engineer also is assigned preliminary design work. The preliminary design work may be done in conjunction with the Bridge Area Engineer or be assigned in terms of the general results expected. Since bridge design work affects the safety of the public, State law requires that the design work be done with a licensed professional engineer in responsible charge of the work. The Engineer in this position has gained the necessary judgment, skills and abilities through education and experience to be in responsible charge of the engineering work. The Engineer is fully competent in all conventional aspects of bridge design and has developed a minimum working knowledge of seismic analysis and design, and requirements of preliminary design. job description
Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Oper
- 54176219
- Emigrant
- October 13, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician in Emigrant. 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 Technician-CDL Driver/Equipment Operator *
- 54177031
- Rogers Pass
- October 14, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Rogers Pass. 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
Hwy Maintenance Tech-CDL Driver/Equipment Operator-Billings
- 54188043
- Billings
- October 6, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Highway Maintenance Technician in Billings. 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 performs 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
Highway Maintenance Section Supervisor A - West Yellowstone
- 54176032
- West Yellowstone
- October 13, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Highway Maintenance Section Supervisor A for the Duck Creek/West Yellowstone Section. They are 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 the Section Maintenance staff (this includes permanent and temporary employees). The West Yellowstone/Duck Creek Section Supervisor schedule is primarily a day job, but call-ins regularly occur, and schedule may be adjusted as needed. RV pad with full hook ups available on site and MDT is exploring the option for onsite housing in the future. job description
Surveyor II-Billings
- 54159061
- Billings
- October 12, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is currently recruiting a Surveyor II or Senior Surveyor 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, Senior Surveyor, 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 Senior Surveyor oversees all survey work being performed under their PLS license. job description
Economist
- 54136118
- Helena
- October 13, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Economist. This position is responsible for performing economic analysis. Responsible for developing methods and procedures to analyze and forecast transportation economic impacts; conducting economic analyses and research to assist in determining what alternative funding sources will ensure future needed revenues; critically reviewing and evaluating MDT activities to ensure consistency with federal and state requirements; and researching industry practices. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Alternative Funding Section Supervisor and does not manage others. job description
Division Materials Lab Supervisor
- 54151028
- Missoula
- October 12, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting an Area Lab Supervisor for the Missoula Lab. The Area Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for managing materials operations and activities throughout the phases of highway construction projects. The position serves as the Area's authority in materials standards, sampling, testing, and application and is expected to coordinate with the District Materials Supervisor and Materials Bureau to ensure consistency and compliance of independent judgments and decisions in the field. Duties include managing major materials projects, including project budgets, timelines, resource allocations, and procedures; administering the Area Materials Laboratory to ensure effective operations, compliance with standards and regulations, and the accuracy and integrity of sampling, testing, and results analysis; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The incumbent reports to the District Materials Supervisor and directly or indirectly supervises 2-4 FTE, based on division office. job description
MSU Design Student Trainee - Design Technician *
- 54193201
- Bozeman
- October 12, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for 8 student trainees to join our MDT/MSU Design Unit. This is a unique opportunity to learn the road design process including survey, geometric design, CADD drafting, and hydraulics. The flexible work schedule and campus office location allow you to work part-time while attending classes. Up to eight (8) MSU student positions will be filled for the MDT/MSU Design Unit in Bozeman, starting May 17, 2027. The positions are full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year. Applicants must be available to work full-time during the summer of 2027 and part-time during the Fall 2027 semester. The position will end upon completion of a bachelor’s degree from MSU. job description
Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Oper
- 54173049
- Seeley Lake
- October 9, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Seeley. 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 and Vehicle Technician
- 54166036
- Wolf Point
- October 9, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Technician in Wolf Point! 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
Alternative Project Engineer *
- 54131006
- Helena
- October 9, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for two Alternative Project Engineers. The position performs project management duties to develop and complete multiple concurrent, complex, and multi-discipline transportation- related alternative delivery projects with multiple separate alternative delivery firms simultaneously. The position is responsible for developing, directing and monitoring state- wide diverse and complex projects; developing, negotiating, executing, and administrating Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), and Independent Cost Estimator (ICE) contracts state-wide. In addition, the position may manage or assist in managing consultant design projects through MDT’s Transportation Alternatives and/or Consultant Plans Sections. This position is based in Helena, though candidates in other locations may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. job description
Field Project Technician - Materials Lab
- 54158019
- Miles City
- October 8, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Field Project Technician in the Miles City Materials Lab! 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
MDT Intern Occupational Safety
- 54138007
- Helena
- October 16, 2026
Recruiting for a summer Occupational Safety Internship position! All student applicants must be enrolled in a College, University, or Tech School. MDT Internship Program provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of problem solving, innovation and teamwork. Interns engage in Montana’s transportation projects that have a direct impact on Montana’s traveling public! Interns will collaborate with area experts and gain invaluable hands-on experience. Our internships focus on training and integrating the interns into our current workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana who are all providing a vital role to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely. job description
Bridge Load Rating QA Structural Engineer
- 54150074
- Helena
- October 22, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Load Rating QA Engineer. This position is an experienced and licensed professional structural engineer that provides statewide technical lead for bridge load rating, overweight vehicle permitting, and bridge condition inspection. The position is an expert in load rating and one or more major types of bridges such as steel girders, trusses, timber, prestressed concrete, or others. This position also administers MDT’s Load Rating Quality Assurance (QA) to meet NBIS requirements, coordinates bridge operations with Motor Carrier Services, and assists with the bridge maintenance and scour program. This position collaborates closely with the Bridge Inspection QA Engineer to meet program objectives. The Load Rating QA Engineer travels statewide approximately 15% of the time, to work with bridge inspectors and review bridge inspections and repairs and reports to the Bridge Load Rating Program Manager. job description
Bridge Load Rating Engineer
- 54150029
- Helena
- October 22, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Load Rating Engineer. This position is responsible for performing and developing all aspects of the Bridge Load Rating Program and serves as a statewide engineering lead for bridge analysis and load rating operations. An advanced level of professional engineering experience and judgement is necessary to evaluate the structural integrity and load carrying capacity of a diverse population of existing bridges and structures. This work directly affects public safety and commerce by identifying and evaluating bridge conditions, performing advanced structural analysis for the current conditions, and recommending load posting, traffic restrictions, or repair projects. This position coordinates and communicates regularly with the Bridge Inspection Section, Bridge Maintenance Section, Bridge Permitting Engineer, District Bridge Inspectors, Motor Carrier Services, and the Bridge Area Engineers. This position reports to the Bridge Load Rating Program Manager Engineer. job description
Civil Engineering Specialist
- 54155042
- Great Falls
- October 6, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist. Positions in the assigned district are responsible for conducting engineering and analysis, administering Federal aid and non-Federal aid construction contracts, overseeing active construction operations, reviewing construction plans and specifications for design intent and constructability, coordinating and performing surveying procedures, serving as lead worker, and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The incumbent will often determine the best solution based on contract plans, specifications, engineering principles, acquired knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional and engineering judgment. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description
Internship MDT Mechanic
- 54138005
- Havre
- October 09, 2026
Recruiting for one Mechanic Intern. Student is required to be currently attending MSU Northern to be hired from this posting; intern will work out of the MDT Havre shop for the fall of 2026 (October- December). Intern will work variable hours around their class schedule. job description
Internship MDT Surveying
- 54138031
- Helena
- October 16, 2026
Recruiting for two Survey Interns that will work full time hours for the summer of 2027 as a MDT Intern! Interns will be exposed to all aspects of land surveying and will be supporting our full-time survey staff with: control, engineering (topographic), cadastral, hydraulics, bathymetric surveys and photogrammetry. This position will spend a large portion of their time in the field traveling to various project locations around the state to collect valuable survey data which our design teams will use for roadway and bridge designs. The Interns will get a variety of experience using a total station, robotic survey, level loops, control, GPS survey, point and line coding to collect data, and post processing of the data in the office in CAD (AutoCAD and Trimble Business Center). This is a position where the intern will get hands on survey experience working with experienced MDT survey staff. job description
Internship MDT ISD Technical Support
- 54138002
- Helena
- October 16, 2026
Recruiting for a summer IT Internship position! All applicants must be enrolled in a College, University, or Tech School. One intern will be hired from this posting. interns will work in the Infrastructure and Applications Bureau and/or the Computer Support Help Desk Section of the Information Services Division in Helena MT job description
Internship MDT Engineering Intern
- 54138012
- multiple locations
- October 16, 2026
Recruiting for summer Engineering Internship positions! All applicants must be enrolled in a College, University, or Tech School. If applicant is not currently enrolled in a College, University or Tech School the application will not be considered for a position unless the applicant is within six months of their graduation date. Applicants with less than 60 credit hours may be considered. job description
Drill Operator Technician
- 54194620
- Helena
- October 5, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Drill Operator Technician. This position serves as a subsurface exploration technician and conducts a variety of on-site exploration and sampling operations. Duties include operating specialized drilling equipment, Cone Penetration Test equipment, gathering and preparing soil & rock samples and maintaining and repairing drill machinery, equipment, tools, and vehicles. This position reports to the Subsurface exploration Crew Leader and ultimately to the Field Investigation Unit Supervisor and does not directly supervise other agency personnel. This position is part of the Field Investigation Unit career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description
Facilities Reviewer / Supervisor
- 54141004
- Helena
- October 5, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Facilities Reviewer / Supervisor. This position is responsible for advanced project management and research, and plan and provision evaluations for statewide facility construction and maintenance. Manages and evaluates projects during each major phase of delivery; conducts building inspections; and conducts professional reviews of plans and special provisions for proposed and active facilities management projects. The position reports to the Facilities Bureau Chief and supervises the custodial services team and the Helena building maintenance team. job description
Temp Maintenance Tech / Winter Snowplow / CDL Driver / Kalis *
- 54197481
- multiple locations
- October 4, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for 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. The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. job description
Civil Engineering Specialist - Traffic Analysis
- 54150023
- Helena
- October 12, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for two Civil Engineering Specialists in our Traffic and Safety Bureau. 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. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description
Civil Engineering Specialist - Bridge Design
- 54150053
- Helena
- October 8, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist in the Bridge Bureau in Helena. The Engineer is responsible for designing and developing construction plans and documents for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects. This work involves evaluating the problem or proposal; interpreting data; analyzing a structural system; selecting alternatives; documenting designs and calculations; preparing plans and writing construction documents. The employee commits the Department to a specific course of action through this design work. Decisions made and methods used are based on the engineer's knowledge and judgement. job description
Software Developer *
- 54181011
- Helena
- October 4, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Software Developer. This position will perform both systems analysis and design, and programming tasks in support of the Department of Transportation’s day-to-day operations. During the systems analysis phase of a project, this position will use or adapt the most current systems analysis and design methodologies from computer science including methods of business process analysis to effectively determine the requirements for a new system or the changes to be made to an existing system. Once the requirements have been documented, this position will translate the requirements into computer code, and will write and test the necessary programs. Responsible for training users and assessing user satisfaction with the completed project. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position will report to the Asset Strategy, Operations & Maintenance Systems Section Supervisor. The first candidate review will be 9/18/26 and additional candidate reviews will occur weekly after that date until the posting closes. job description
Civil Engineering Specialist-Lewistown
- 54159039
- Lewistown
- Open until filled
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist in Lewistown. Civil Engineering Specialists are responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administering contracts, overseeing projects and project design, and may serve as lead workers. 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
Civil Engineering Specialist - Bridge Design
- 54150057
- Helena
- October 29, 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist in the Bridge Bureau in Helena. The Engineer is responsible for designing and developing construction plans and documents for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects. This work involves evaluating the problem or proposal; interpreting data; analyzing a structural system; selecting alternatives; documenting designs and calculations; preparing plans and writing construction documents. The employee commits the Department to a specific course of action through this design work. Decisions made and methods used are based on the engineer's knowledge and judgement. job description
Highway Maintenance Technician-CDL Driver/Equipment Operator
- 54179003
- Brockway
- Open until filled
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for 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. 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 - Field
- 54190058
- Kalispell
- Open until filled
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist in Kalispell. 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
License Permit Technician
- 54122131
- Helena
- Open until filled
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Licensing and Permit Technician. This position completes and ensures standard, professional assignments based on multiple licensing and permitting requirements. This position analyzes licensing and permitting issues based on data and information from multiple sources to include customers, peers, management and others. This position is part of a career ladder. job description
Service / Combination B
- 54166801
- Kalispell
- Open until filled
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Service / Combination B in Kalispell. 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
Mechanic / Machinist - Kalispell
- 54166807
- Kalispell
- Open until filled
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic / Machinist in Kalispell. 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
Field Project Technician (Entry Level Civil Engineering) *
- 54159037
- Billings
- Open until filled
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Field Project Technicians. This position serves as an experienced Field Project Technician within the Billings 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
Photogrammetrist II
- 54130002
- Helena
- Open until filled
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Photogrammetrist Specialist II. This position is for the Montana Department of Transportation Photogrammetry and Survey Section located in Helena. The position is responsible for the collecting, analyzing, and interpretating the geographic information provided by control surveys, Large Format aerial photographs, and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for planning and performing photogrammetric processes to develop engineering design level 3D models including DEM (Digital Elevation Models), DSM (Digital Surface Models) and DTM (Digital Terrain Models) from aerial survey data. This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. job description
Civil Engineering Specialist
- 54159030
- multiple locations
- Open until filled
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Civil Engineering Specialists in Billings and Lewistown. Civil Engineering Specialists are responsible for conducting in- depth engineering and analysis, administering contracts, overseeing projects and project design, and may serve as lead workers. 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