Civil Engineer - Hydraulics

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineer in the Hydraulics Section. 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. This includes design activities with highway drainage including culverts, bridges, storm drains, irrigation, channel design, bank stabilization, and stream restoration. Using and learning multiple software packages for analysis including 1D and 2D hydraulic modeling, and computer aided design and detailing. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator -

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

Highway Maintenance Technician - CDL Driver / Equipment Oper

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

Payroll Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Payroll Supervisor. This position is responsible for directly administering MDT’s bi-weekly payroll and benefits processing for approximately 2200 employees statewide. Ensures system data is accurate and in compliance with state and federal policies, laws, and union contracts. Works closely with the Human Resources team to ensure employee records are accurate in all systems, including the State of Montana SABHRS HR system. This position reports to the People Operations Bureau Chief and is responsible for supervising 4 employees. job description

Field Project Technician-Billings *

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

Mechanic - Bozeman

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting Heavy Duty Mechanic/Machinist's in the Bozeman Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery, equipment, and light duty vehicles. Fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. Applications will be reviewed as received. The requisition will be closed once the vacancies have been filled. job description

Engineering Cost Analyst

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Engineering Cost Analyst in Helena. The incumbent plays a vital role in project delivery by promoting consistency and accuracy in MDT’s construction project cost estimation and risk management practices. The incumbent provides expertise, guidance, and training to Planning, Preconstruction staff, MDT consultants, and Construction Engineering Services Bureau. The incumbent supports software applications required to develop cost estimates and manage risks. This position reports directly to the Construction Engineering Services Bureau Chief. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

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

Computer Support Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Computer Support Specialist. Under the joint direction of the Information Services Division (ISD) and associated District Office, the Computer Support Specialist provides technical assistance to employees of the Montana Department of Transportation. The incumbent in this position will be called upon to provide advanced technical assistance in support of software, hardware, and networking tools used by the department’s employees. The Computer Support Specialist will perform research on the feasibility of acquiring new products and services and make recommendations to bureau management. The specialist will research and make recommendations on the necessity and timing of software upgrades and make appropriate recommendations to bureau management. The position also develops training materials and conducts formal technical and computer training, both in the classroom and one-on-one, for MDT employees. The position is based out of the associated District office and will be the sole ISD resource present in the District. The position will also schedule, conduct, and coordinate computer software and hardware installation and configuration; perform setup procedures for new equipment and installs, customize, and ensure accurate operation of software packages and hardware on personal computers; customize and troubleshoot applications when problems occur and ensure compliance with MDT network standards. The specialist also provides network support in the district as needed to maintain network access for all computer users. The position provides primary support for all hardware, software, and network resources in the district. This position is also required to travel to departmental section and area offices. job description

Utility Agent

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Utility Agent in the Butte District. This position serves as a Utility Agent and coordinates major utility relocation projects; coordinates railroad involvement; administers contracts for project-related work; provides input and review of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) projects; provides customer support in Utility Permitting Administration System (UPAS) and performs a variety of other duties in support of the Department mission and ongoing Bureau operations and activities. The position reports to the Utility Engineering Supervisor, Utility Construction Supervisor, or District Preconstruction Engineer and does not supervise other agency personnel. job description

Engineering Contract Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Engineering Contract Technician. This position serves as an Engineering Contract Technician within the Engineering Construction Contracting Section (ECCS) of MDT’s Construction Engineering Services (CES) Bureau. The position provides contract development; project plan package development and advertising; bid letting development, evaluation, monitoring, quality assurance, technical assistance, training services and information management. Duties may also include providing a range of contract support services and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the ECCS Supervisor. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

  • 54176044
  • Gallatin Gateway
  • August 29, 2025

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting three Maintenance Technician's 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. Applications will be reviewed as received. The requisition will be closed once the vacancies have been filled. 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

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver/Equipment Operator - F

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

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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