Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

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

Accounting System Operations Section Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accounting System Operation Section Supervisor. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting processing functions of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash deposits, journals, billing, and reconciliations. Sets accounting procedures according to established policy. Conducts financial monitoring to ensure cost efficiency and compliance within the Accounting Services Bureau. Ensures Department compliance with state and federal regulations and aligns established Division goals, objectives and priorities to accounting operations. This position reports to the Accounting Services Bureau Chief and supervises 7 staff. job description

Civil Engineer Specialist - Pavement Designer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineer Specialist in the Pavement Design section. Positions in the Pavement Design section are responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis and project design. 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

Administrative Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Administrative Specialist. This position manages the WEX fuel card program. Responsible for inventory and asset management functions for the Equipment Bureau’s fleet. Manages various functions and applications within the Equipment Vehicle and Maintenance Management System (EVMMS). Performs operational functions related to purchases, coding of invoices, completing bi-weekly rental usage, journal entries and research of proper accounting treatment. Drafts and recommends development of specifications as well as bidding and contract monitoring processes for the Division’s equipment/commodity inventories. Reports to the Fiscal & Motor Pool Manager. job description

Occupational Health and Safety 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

Hydraulics Term Contract Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Hydraulics Term Contract Engineer. This position is the Term Contract Engineer for the Hydraulics Section. The Term Contract Engineer is responsible for coordinating and administering statewide consultant term contracts for hydraulic design studies relating to bridge replacement and highway reconstruction projects statewide. The position reports to the Hydraulics Operations Engineer and does not directly supervise other agency personnel. job description

Bridge Engineering Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Engineering Manager. This position is a Bridge Projects Design Manager within a given District. The position is responsible for managing the progress of all preconstruction activities for several concurrently ongoing bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, and bridge and structures activities in other Highway projects in that District. The position is responsible for managing, developing, and documenting the preconstruction activities from project assignment to contract award including project risk assessments, working with stakeholders, initiating appropriate public involvement, as well as overseeing the structural engineering, design, and preparation of bridge plans, special provisions and cost estimates. This position reports to the Bridge Design Engineer. Multiple locations may be available for this position. 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

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

Human Resource Generalist 1

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Human Resource Generalist in Helena. The Human Resources Generalist partners with leadership and manages the day-to- day operations of human resources for Helena Headquarters. The HR Generalist manages the application of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs to ensure consistency and compliance with federal, state, and collective bargaining contracts. This position consults, advises, and partners with management on personnel issues, contract interpretation, performance management, recruitment and selection, discipline, drug testing, workforce development, employee relations, training, worker’s compensation and safety. This position serves as the human resources subject matter expert and primary resource for the district. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager and does not supervise others. job description

Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator - Forsyth

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

Compliance Auditor - Internal Section

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Compliance Auditor. This position 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 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. This position will report to the Compliance Audit Manager, Internal Section and is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Civil Engineer Specialist - Road Design

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist in Road Design. 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. 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. job description

Civil Engineering Technician *

  • 54157058
  • multiple locations
  • April 11, 2026

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

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

Surveyor Supervisor

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

Civil Engineering Specialist (Entry Level)-Billings

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Civil Engineering Specialists. This position serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist within the Billings Division and is responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administer contracts, oversee projects and project design, and may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. job description

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