Community Engagement and Traffic Safety Data Analyst

The State Highway Traffic Safety Section (SHTSS) is responsible for promoting public safety, health and welfare through the efforts to reduce traffic crashes, deaths and injuries in support of the state’s Comprehensive Highway Safety Plan (CHSP) and the Governor’s Highway Safety Plan (HSP). This position analyses and evaluates traffic safety data and information and assists in the preparation of the Triennial Highway Safety Plan (3HSP) and Annual Grant Application (AGA). Ensures performance on public participation and engagement as well as develops the Annual Report. This position also provides support for implementation and evaluation of Montana’s Comprehensive Highway Safety Plan (CHSP). This position oversees and manages common planning processes and will serve as the back up Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) analyst. This position reports to the State Highway Traffic Safety Section Supervisor. job description

Business Process Analyst

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Business Process Analyst. This position coordinates with other Department sections, state agencies and technical workgroups to ensure consistent and cohesive application of complex theories, methods, tools, and technologies as they relate to Systems and Operations Bureau processes and risk management. This position also serves as the innovations specialist and the Maintenance Management System (MMS) program manager. Responsible for researching, developing, reviewing, implementing, deploying, and training for new technologies, practices, tools, and methods that promote economical, efficient, and quality processes and for MMS requirements. This position reports to the Systems and Operations Bureau Chief within the Maintenance Division. Other MDT office locations may be considered. job description

MIS - Temp Maintenance Tech/Winter Snowplow/CDL Driver *

  • 54197380
  • multiple locations
  • December 13, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting 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. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech-Winnett

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in Winnett. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. job description

Accountant - Engineering Division

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant – Engineering Division. These positions serve in a financial capacity for the Construction Program. The Construction Program includes the budget for five districts and the Engineering Division. Duties include assisting in developing, proposing, and administering division and district budgets and financial plans; providing a range of professional services to implement fiscal and program objectives related to the budget, federal aid projects and contracts, and ongoing operations of the construction program. These positions are responsible for assisting in the implementation and monitoring Program accounting controls in conjunction with the Administration Division, assisting in managing project and grant financial data, and performing various other duties as assigned. These positions report to the Highways and Engineering Division position #07009 and do not directly supervise other agency personnel. job description

Highway maintenance Tech-CDL Driver Equipment Plentywood

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Plentywood Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. job description

Temporary CDL Maintenance Tech/Snow Plow Driver

The Havre Division is recruiting for a Temporary Maintenance Technicians/Winter Snowplow Driver in Dupuyer. This is a temporary full-time position. This position clean and maintain roadways and will plow and sand roadways during snow events. Performs a variety of work as a laborer, equipment operator and truck driver for winter highway maintenance activities. Operates a variety of heavy equipment. If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for temporary employment, consider joining a team dedicated to the safety of the traveling public. A Training Assignment may be considered. job description

CDL Maintenance Tech I

The Great Falls Maintenance Division is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in Dutton. If you enjoy working outdoors and being part of a crew dedicated to the traveling public this may be the position for you. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, mowing, bridge repair and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and performs snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall function operations of machines including preoperational checking, scheduling servicing, adding fluids, changing pins, and cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. Requires a valid Montana Commercial Operators License (Class A, Type II) with tanker and airbrake endorsements and no restrictions and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). Those with CDL B licenses will be considered. Applicants with a learner’s permit have 30 days to obtain the necessary Montana Commercial Operators License. A Training Assignment may be offered for this position. Please note the salary for this position has been increased. job description

Appraisal Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Appraisal Supervisor.. The Appraisal Section is responsible for MDT’s real estate appraisal and appraisal review functions, including development of policies, procedures, and special instructions needed to carry out the real estate appraisal and appraisal review programs; provide professional appraisal and technical assistance to staff and fee appraisers; review all appraisals performed by staff and fee appraisers to ensure that they conform to current appraisal standards, are factually correct, meet legal requirements, and accurately estimates the value of property to be acquired and any loss in value to the remainder property; make decisions or determinations if there are any uneconomic remnants; make decisions or determinations as to the amount of just compensation that MDT should offer for each parcel to be acquired. This Section is responsible for developing MDT’s appraisal policies, procedures, and guidelines, providing technical education and assistance for development of staff. This position serves as the Supervisor of the Appraisal Section for the MDT Right of Way (ROW) Bureau. The position is responsible for developing, implementing and administering the Real Estate Appraisal and Appraisal Review Program; planning, directing, and monitoring appraisal projects statewide; establishing section procedures and standards; overseeing appraisal operations and activities statewide; and administering the daily operations of the section. The position reports to the Acquisitions Manager (#60064) and manages four (4.0) FTE in the section. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician in Townsend. 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 Tech - CDL Driver / Operator - Emigrant

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. On-site housing is available pending an MDT housing agreement. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

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

Chief Financial Officer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer. This position is the Administrator of the Administration Division and is responsible for the strategic design, development, and integration of diverse financial management programs within the agency. Develops and administers Division policies, standards, and program functions to ensure consistency with State and federal regulations, accounting and fiscal operations standards and Department requirements. This position reports to the Deputy Director and directly manages the Administration Division Bureau Chiefs and indirectly manages staff within the Division and throughout the Department. A full application is not required, please just attach a resume and cover letter to your application. The first review of applications will be on December 18, 2023. job description

Intern MDT Library

Recruiting for a Library Intern to work in the Research Section in Helena MT. The intern will be responsible for assisting with literature searches, helping to clean up the library catalog system, copying and creating records to add to our system, assisting with the management of our interlibrary loan program, contributing to the Summer Research Newsletter, making sure MDT research products are widely available online, and assisting with daily library operations. job description

Internships MDT Engineering *

  • 54138003
  • multiple locations
  • November 30, 2023

Internships at MDT : Earn While You Learn Montana Department of Transportation offers summer internships! Positions are available in Engineering! To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a college, university, or technical school; or be within 6 months of graduation date have completed at least 60 academic credits or 30 credits if enrolled in technical school; and be in good academic standing. Internships start in mid-May and run through mid-August. Typically 40 hour work weeks. Internship locations are available across Montana. Locations vary depending on department needs and upcoming projects. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Maintenance Technician in Ferndale. 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 CDL Driver/Equipment Operator-Culbertson

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a full- time Maintenance Technician in the Culbertson Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. job description

Road Plans Checker

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Road Plans Checker. This position reviews road design plan packages developed within the Road Design Section and the District Design units and provides comments. The position also provides technical assistance, training, and direction to MDT engineers and designers. job description

Budget Analyst

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for Budget Analyst. This position is responsible for conducting budget development, implementation, and monitoring tasks. Provides financial and program analyses and reporting for multiple programs within the department. Responsible for developing and implementing fiscal policies and systems, conducting research, providing professional financial assistance, and reporting to other budget analysts, program management, and accounting staff for budgetary functions and related activities. This position reports to the State Appropriations Management Supervisor and does not supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. Other MDT office locations may be considered. Applications will be reviewed weekly. job description

Hydraulics Civil Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Hydraulics Civil Engineer. This is a Civil Engineering Specialist position in the Hydraulics Section located at MDT Headquarters in Helena. Generally, the position involves the following: Design activities having to do with highway drainage including culverts, bridges, storm drains, irrigation, channel design, bank stabilization, and stream restoration. Working with people within the department from differing disciplines. Using and learning multiple software packages for analysis including 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling, and computer aided design and detailing. Writing reports and memos to explain technical subjects, developing details, and reviewing plans for accuracy. This position is part of the Civil Engineer career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Procurement Agent

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Procurement Agent. This position is responsible for processing assigned requisitions; analyze, evaluate and edit specifications to ensure compliance with MDT, State and Federal policies, laws and regulations; and determine and execute proper procurement method and issues Purchase Orders or Contracts. Responsible for contract monitoring throughout the life of the contract. Provide technical assistance to contractors and MDT staff; and provide training on procurement policies, laws and regulations to various MDT staff. The positions report directly to the Procurement Supervisor and do not directly supervise other agency personnel. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. Applications will be reviewed weekly. job description

Accountant

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant. This position ensures accounting treatment is recorded in accordance with GAAP; maintains accurate and reliable financial statements; establishes and maintains internal controls; conducts financial monitoring to ensure cost efficiency and compliance within the Department’s accounting, budgeting and fiscal bureaus. Ensures state compliance with complex federal regulations, and establishes goals, objectives, and priorities for all accounting functions. Provides technical assistance to division/district financial contacts, budget analysts, and project management to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. Reports to the Accounting Treatment Section Supervisor. This position is part of a career ladder which provides opportunities for advancement. The first review of applications will occur on Monday, November 20, 2023. job description

Accountant / Financial Contact

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant / Financial Contact. This position serves as the financial contact for the General Operations Program which includes the Administration, HROS, Information Services, and Professional Services Divisions and the Director’s Office. Provides a range of professional services to implement fiscal plans and program objectives related to state and federal budget projections, federal-aid contracts and programs, and ongoing financial processing. The position oversees the administration and operation of all aspects of the General Operations Program finances and budgets. Reports to the Accounting Services Bureau Chief. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. The first review of applications will occur on Monday, November 13, 2023. job description

Accounting Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accounting Technician. This position performs reconciliations, verifications, research, and other accounting duties. Works within the internal control procedures of the department. Provides support to Accountants within the section and bureau. Reports to the Accounting Systems Operations Supervisor. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. The first review of applications will occur on Monday, November 13, 2023. job description

Civil Engineer Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Civil Engineer Specialist in Glendive, Wolf Point and Glasgow locations. These positions serve as an entry-level civil engineer within the assigned 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. job description

Civil Engineer - Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Technician. This position serves as a Field Project Technician in the Wolf Point area and is responsible for coordinating and conducting various inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications, The position is also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 80 pounds (and occasionally greater weights); carrying survey equipment over rough terrain, climbing and bending to retrieve samples; and operating gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment. The position involves working outdoors in all types of weather. job description

Maintenance Section Supervisor - Seeley Lake

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

Temp CDL Maintenance Tech/Winter Snowplow Driver *

  • 54197780
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Great Falls Division is recruiting for Temporary CDL Maintenance Technicians (winter snowplow operators) CDL Drivers in Great Falls, Cascade, Sun River, Choteau, Dutton, and Rogers Pass. These positions clean and maintain roadways and will plow and sand roadways during snow events. Performs a variety of work as a laborer, equipment operator and truck driver for winter highway maintenance activities. Operates a variety of heavy equipment. If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for temporary employment, consider joining a team dedicated to the safety of the traveling public. A training assignment will also be considered. Please note: there has been a salary increase for these positions. job description

Temp Snowplow Driver / Maintenance Tech - Bozeman Areas *

  • 54176019
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting 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. We are hiring in Bozeman, Gallatin Gateway, Townsend, Three Forks, Livingston, Harrison, Ennis, West Yellowstone, White Sulphur Springs, Emigrant, and Wilsall. Hours for these positions vary between 40 hours, 20 hours, or call out depending on weather and needs of the section. 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. job description

Temp Snowplow Driver / Maintenance Tech - Helena Areas *

  • 54197580
  • 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. We are hiring in Helena, Boulder, Mac Pass, and Deer Lodge. These positions are primarily call-out positions with no guarantee of hours. 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. job description

Temp Snowplow Driver/Highway Maintenance Tech - Butte Area's *

  • 54195332
  • 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. These positions are primarily call-out positions with no guarantee of hours. 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. job description

Bridge Engineering Manager *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for two Bridge Engineering Managers. 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. job description

Transportation Planner

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Transportation Planner. Transportation Planners develop and implement programs, processes, systems, projects, and planning products necessary to make informed policy and programming decisions in cooperation with the public, representatives of stakeholder groups, and local, tribal, federal and state elected and appointed officials. Transportation Planners are responsible for performing professional-level tasks in support of MDT's Multimodal Planning Bureau functions. Incumbent may serve as a lead employee of various projects. The position reports to the Section Supervisor or Bureau Chief and does not directly supervise other agency personnel. Predominant work activities will be focused on managing the development of pre-NEPA/MEPA transportation corridor planning studies, with other duties as assigned. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Human Resources Assistant

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Human Resources Assistant. This position provides support to the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division in all HR, Workforce Planning, and Occupational Safety functional areas including, recruitment support, new employee onboarding processes, background checks, coordinating training, and other Division events, Worker's Compensation and Risk Management processes, and administrative duties. This position reports to the Workforce Planning Manager and does not supervise others. This is a full or part time position depending on the candidate. job description

Kalispell - Temp Maintenance Tech/Winter Snowplow/CDL Driver

  • 54197480
  • 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 in the Kalispell Division. 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. job description

Maintenance Carpenter

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

Permanent Seasonal Maintenance Technician

  • 54197681
  • Gallatin Gateway
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a permanent seasonal Maintenance Technician in Gallatin Gateway 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 works 40 hours per week during the winter season, depending on the weather and needs of the section. Scheduled shifts range from 4:00am to 10:00pm, with around the clock scheduled coverage for most of the winter. Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work weekends and holidays as needed. A permanent seasonal employee is a benefits-eligible employee year- round, but is only activated to work during the winter season. The season typically begins mid-November and ends in March (weather dependent). job description

Permanent Seasonal Maintenance Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a permanent seasonal Maintenance Technician in Bozeman 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 works 40 hours per week during the winter season, depending on the weather and needs of the section. Scheduled shifts range from 4:00am to 10:00pm, with around the clock scheduled coverage for most of the winter. Must be available for emergency weather conditions and be able to work weekends and holidays as needed. A permanent seasonal employee is a benefits-eligible employee year- round, but is only activated to work during the winter season. The season typically begins mid-November and ends in March (weather dependent). job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator *

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

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator *

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

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for multiple Mechanic's in Bozeman. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. job description

Welder / Fabricator / Mechanic

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Welder Mechanic in Bozeman. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL / Drive Equipment Operator *

  • 54176211
  • Gallatin Gateway
  • Open until filled

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

Temporary Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver *

  • 54198980
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a full-time temporary snowplow driver in the Broadus or Ashland Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, snowplow drive and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. This position is a full time 40-hour temporary position up to six months of employment. Shift hours may vary. job description

Tire and Lubricant Vehicle Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation is currently recruiting for a Service Combination A/Tire and Lubricant Vehicle Technician in the Billings District. The Service Combo A services automobiles, light trucks, and equipment, fuel and wash vehicles, cleans engines, repair, change and balance automotive and light truck tires, replaces belts, hoses, batteries, filters and other parts. Receives stock and picks up and delivers parts when necessary. Replaces light bulbs in facilities, cleans shop area. May do general janitorial work, grounds and building maintenance, and snow removal. 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

Maintenance Tech I-Stanford

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Stanford Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required job description

Highway Maintenance Tech-Mobridge

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in Mobridge. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. job description

Field Project Technician (Entry Level Civil Engineering) *

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

Bridge Engineering Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for two Bridge Engineering Managers. 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. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech -CDL Driver/Equipment - Baker

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Baker Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician operates a variety of equipment, including trucks, to perform regular maintenance activities such as ditch cleaning, patching, overlays, fence repairs, lawn mowing and material or equipment transportation. In winter, loads sanding material and does snow removal and sanding. Responsible for overall functional operation of machines including preoperational checking, scheduled servicing, and adding fluids, and changing pins, cutting edges, etc. Performs related work as required. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Surveyor Supervisor

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

Law Enforcement Scale Officer *

  • 54122012
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

MCS Enforcement Officers are responsible for helping regulate the international and domestic commercial and agricultural motor carrier industry. They are also responsible to enforce international, federal, and state commercial motor carrier laws at both fixed and mobile locations throughout Montana. MCS Enforcement Officers regulate and enforce law individually or with other officers, in densely populated and remote areas of the state. Officers have full autonomous decision-making authority on a wide range of regulation and enforcement issues, including height, width, and weight restrictions, vehicle licensing and motor fuel tax requirements, hazardous material transportation restrictions, and vehicle, operator, and load safety. MCS Enforcement places its highest priority in the safety of the traveling public and the protection of Montana’s infrastructure. job description

Surveyor II or III

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/monumenting 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 responsible charge of all survey work being performed under their PLS license. job description

* this posting fills multiple positions... please see the vacancy for additional details