Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator - Cascade

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Cascade. 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

Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Big Timber

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for 1 full time temporary snowplow driver in Big Timber with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Duties include snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. job description

Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Busby

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting 1 full time temporary snowplow driver in Busby with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Duties include snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. job description

Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Custer

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for 2 full time temporary snowplow drivers in Custer with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Duties include snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. job description

Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Hardin

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a full time temporary snowplow driver in Hardin with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Duties include snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. job description

Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Billings *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for 2 full time temporary snowplow drivers in Billings with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Duties include snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. job description

Temp Snowplow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Columbus *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting temporary snowplow drivers in Columbus with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. These positions include 1 full time and 1 part time position. Duties include snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. job description

Occupational Safety & Health Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist in Glendive. 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. The position does not supervise others. job description

Civil Engineer - Field *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting Civil Engineering Specialists 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

Field Project Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Field Project Technician for the Bozeman Division Construction Crew. This position serves as a 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. job description

Field Project Technician - Butte Materials Lab

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Field Project Technician for the Butte District Materials Lab. This position serves as a 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. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist - Road Design

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

Traffic Signal Timing Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Traffic Signal Timing Engineer. This position evaluates and develops traffic signal timing, phasing and coordination plans for signal networks (both existing and new installations) on the state highway system. Signal timing requires the careful consideration of all highway users’ needs and the balancing of competing interests to provide for the most safe and efficient operation possible. This job requires an advanced understanding of traffic engineering and an innovative approach to problem solving. This position oversees and manages ongoing statewide traffic signal performance goals as established in the statewide signal performance priority plan. The position covers locations throughout the state and requires thorough knowledge of urban and rural transportation issues. The position must assess and effectively manage the multi-modal transportation needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, truck drivers, emergency vehicle operators, and mass transit users. This position is MDT’s subject matter expert for traffic signal timing matters. job description

Temp Snow Plow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Roundup

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a temporary snowplow driver in Roundup with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This is a call out position with variable hours which 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. 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. For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Lori Edgar at ledgar@mt.gov job description

Temp Snow Plow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Mobridge

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a temporary snowplow driver in Mobridge with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This is a call out position with variable hours which 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. 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. For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Lori Edgar at ledgar@mt.gov job description

Temp Snow Plow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Stanford

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a temporary snowplow driver in Stanford with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This position is 20 hours per week, 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. 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. For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Lori Edgar at ledgar@mt.gov job description

Temp Snow Plow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Grass Range

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a temporary snowplow driver in Grass Range with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. This position is 20 hours per week, 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.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. For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Lori Edgar at ledgar@mt.gov

Temp Snow Plow Driver/Hwy Maintenance Tech-Lewistown *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting temporary snowplow drivers in Lewistown with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. These positions include a part time position and a call out position. Duties include snow removal, cleaning the right of way, fixing guardrail, repairing fences, signs, and luminaires, traffic control and salt brine production. Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work on weekends and holidays as needed. Season typically begins mid-November and ends in March, depending on weather. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and remain focused and seated for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity in lifting, carrying, and/or operating the tools and equipment. For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Lori Edgar at ledgar@mt.gov This requisition may be updated to reflect current openings as vacancies are filled. MDT may consider hiring temporary employees to other assigned sections depending on need. job description

Safety Data Program Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Safety Data Program Specialist. This job includes providing critical support to MDT’s Safety Program including the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Work includes data management to maintain MDT’s crash database with the Safety Information Management System (AASHTOWare). This includes working with several software programs, multiple groups within MDT and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP). This position is the Section lead Arc Map user and AASHTOWare Safety administrator. Work also includes training staff on safety related software. job description

License and Permit Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a CMV Services Manager. Working in conjunction with the Commercial Vehicle Operations Bureau Chief, develops solutions to unique procedural problems based on analysis of current and future business processes to achieve short- and long-term operational goals for the Division and Department. This includes evaluating current processes, procedures, and regulations; and brainstorming possible innovative solutions which take into consideration the impact on current business processes, systems, as well as bureau and division budget restrictions. This position works closely with the commercial vehicle industry, providing assistance in titling new commercial motor vehicles, registering the vehicles through the International Registration Plan (IRP) and tax reporting through the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) as well as the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) and IRS Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) compliance. Additionally, this position is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of Montana’s permitting of commercial motor vehicles. job description

Chemist

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Chemist. This position serves as a Chemist for the Chemistry Unit of the Physical Testing Section of the MDT Materials Bureau. The position is responsible for performing chemical and physical analysis of materials samples to determine the composition of samples and their compliance with materials specifications; determining appropriate analytical methods for analyses, researching and developing new analytical procedures and quality control/assurance methods and techniques to implement state-of-the-art technology, verifying instrument performance, troubleshooting and validating generated data, prioritizing sample analyses, increasing the efficiency and reliability of analyses, and to ensure program compliance with agency business needs and applicable regulations and specifications; and administering laboratory operations including reporting, communications, and related activities. The position reports to the Analytical Materials Supervisor and is responsible for lead worker tasks of Materials Lab Technicians. job description

Equipment Bureau Chief

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Equipment Bureau Chief. This position is responsible for the administrative functions, policy development, fleet management and personnel management for the Equipment and Motor Pool programs. Fleet management responsibilities include managing the procurement, maintenance, repair, servicing and retirement of both the MDT and Motor Pool fleets. Establishes policies and guidelines for fleet administration, budget, purchasing, and allocation of vehicles and equipment to field operations. This position reports to the Operations Manager for Asset Strategy Operations and Maintenance. This position directly supervises 5 employees and indirectly supervises 21 employees in Helena. The Division Equipment Shop Superintendents also receive direct guidance from this position. job description

Compliance Auditor - Part Time

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Compliance Auditor. This position will be part of the internal section which concentrates on providing MDT with audits designed to add value and improve efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s operations, internal controls, and compliance. Examines and evaluates conformity with state laws, federal regulations, and other compliance components through conducting performance and compliance audits, other engagements, special projects, and investigations. Performs planning, field work, and reports the results to MDT administrators and management. This position will report to the Compliance Audit Manager, Internal Section and is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position can work between 20 - 35 hours per week. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Scobey Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various trucks and a variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control. job description

Alternative Project Engineer *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for two Alternative Project Engineers. This position serves as an Alternative Project Engineer for the Consultant Design Bureau. 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. job description

Engineering Project Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) in the Missoula District (Missoula Area). The EPM position is responsible for managing highway, road and bridge construction projects to include contract administration, making project level decisions, enforcing contract requirements, providing engineering oversight, managing staff and directing contractor(s) and ensuring the safety of the traveling public on highway, road and bridge construction projects in their assigned district. The average number of projects an EPM is responsible for are 5-10 projects annually with a total average value of $20 million. Duties also include managing and directing staff, managing Consultant Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Administered projects, directing preconstruction and construction survey activities; assuring agency and state programs, laws and contract requirements are enforced. The position reports to the District Construction Operations Engineer and manages various sized crews of between 5 and 10 FTEs. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator -

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

Mechanic / Machinist - Libby

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in Libby. 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 Technical Support MDT Internship

Recruiting for a summer IT Internship position! All applicants must be enrolled in a College, University, or Tech School. IT intern 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

Temp Snowplow Driver / CDL Driver - Butte Area's *

  • 54195332
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for is looking for temporary snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Positions available in Whitehall, Anaconda, Butte, Twin Bridges, Dillon, Divide, and Wisdom. 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. job description

Temp Snowplow Driver / CDL Driver - Helena Area's *

  • 54197580
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for is looking for temporary snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Positions available in Helena, Boulder, Mac Pass, and Deer Lodge. 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. job description

Temp Snowplow Driver / CDL Driver - Bozeman Area's *

  • 54197681
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for is looking for temporary snowplow drivers with heavy equipment operation experience for winter road maintenance. Positions available in Bozeman, Livingston, White Sulphur Springs, Gallatin Gateway, West Yellowstone, Ennis, Harrison, Three Forks, Townsend, and Emigrant. 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. job description

Temp Maintenance Tech / Winter Snowplow / CDL Driver *

  • 54197380
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

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

Temp Maintenance Tech / Winter Snowplow / CDL Driver *

  • 54197481
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

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

Internship MDT Engineering *

  • 54138012
  • multiple locations
  • October 31, 2025

Recruiting for summer Engineering Internship positions! 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

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

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

Professional Engineer - Bridge Design *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting two Professional Engineers in Bridge Design. 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. job description

Civil Engineering Technician *

  • 54157058
  • multiple locations
  • 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

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

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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