Computer Systems Analyst

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Computer Systems Analyst. The Computer Systems Analyst 1 understands and applies the principles of Systems Analysis and Design at the application level to improve the completion of a variety of existing business tasks within the Department. Develops and maintains components of applications and systems. This position typically involves less complex and existing applications. job description

Drill Operator Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Drill Operator Technician. This position serves as a drill operator and conducts a variety of on-site drilling and sampling operations. Duties include operating specialized drilling equipment, gathering and preparing soil and rock samples, and maintaining and repairing drill machinery, equipment, tools, and vehicles. The position reports to the Drill Crew Chief and does not directly supervise other agency personnel. This position is part of the Field Investigation Unit career ladder. job description

Drill Operator Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Drill Operator Specialist This position serves as the Drill Crew Leader and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing on-site drilling projects. Duties include overseeing drilling projects and drill operators; operating, maintaining, and repairing drilling equipment and tools; and providing training and technical assistance to drillers. The incumbent reports to the Field Investigation Unit Supervisor (#46005) and indirectly supervises two drill operators. job description

Field Project Technician (Entry level) *

  • 54190038
  • multiple locations
  • April 24, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting Field Project Technicians (Entry-level Civil Engineering Tech) in Missoula and Kalispell. This position 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 Engineering Project Manager. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Civil Engineer - Field *

  • 54190058
  • multiple locations
  • April 28, 2024

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

Civil Engineer Specialist - Design

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a civil engineering specialist. This position in the Road Design Section is responsible for complex road design, construction cost estimating, scheduling, and preparation of construction contract plans and proposals. Incumbents work closely with Design Project Managers in all areas of duties assigned including collaboration, mentoring, and providing technical road design support to other project team members and Engineering Division staff. Incumbents have the skill and discipline to work independently, under the supervision and direction of a Design Project Manager. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. Glendive is the primary location. Miles City, Wolf Point and Glasgow locations will be considered. For a full job description, please contact Joyce Ayre at jayre@mt.gov job description

Maintenance Section Supervisor B

The Deer Lodge 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 provides supervision for the Deer Lodge Section Maintenance staff (this includes permanent and temporary employees). job description

Alternative Project Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Alternative Project Engineer. This position serves as an Alternative Project Engineer for the Engineering Construction Contracting Bureau. The position performs engineering and contractor management duties to provide direct oversite on complex, multi discipline alternative delivery projects. Performs engineering duties to develop and complete up to 20 concurrent transportation related projects with up to 20 separate consulting firms simultaneously. Responsible for developing, directing and monitoring statewide diverse and complex projects. As well as developing, negotiating, executing, and administrating Construction Management (CM), Independent Cost Estimator (ICE) Design Build (DB), Job Order Contracts (JOC), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contracts statewide. This position also supervises consultant work and while performing a variety of other duties as assigned. Additionally, this position requires contract management of the Alternative Contracting General Engineering Consultant (AC-GEC). job description

Agile Project Management Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Agile Project Management Supervisor. This position works in the Information Services Division (ISD) and with others at every level of the Department of Transportation soliciting strategic imperatives from senior leaders to align technical solutions with business needs. Having the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships is crucial for this position to be effective. The successful candidate would join the Product Management Bureau (PMB) and work to integrate SAFe methodologies, and practices into project management methodologies, emphasizing transparency, adaptability, and customer focus. This position reports to the ISD Product Management Office Bureau Chief and directly supervises six staff (6 FTE). This position also manages a team of scrum masters and supports agile teams. This position is responsible to organize, direct, review, and approve the work of scrum masters and agile teams in the performance of technology supported agile project delivery; This position serves as an integral member of the Division Management team along with the other Managers. This role provides leadership, coordination, and coaching to help teams deliver value, foster collaboration, and continuously improve their practice within Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). job description

Civil Engineering Technician - Materials Lab

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Field Project Technician in the Bozeman Materials Lab. This position serves as an experienced Field Project Technician 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

Surveyor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for either a journey level or an entry level Surveyor in the Butte District. The journey level position 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 entry level position is responsible for performing a variety of technical and pre-professional survey duties. Examples of duties include: making measurements, collecting and recording survey data, operating survey equipment, setting stakes/monuments, researching records, recovering survey evidence, making rudimentary survey calculations, drafting at an entry level, maintaining survey equipment and sustaining an inventory of survey supplies. job description

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic / Machinist *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist 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. job description

Software Developer Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Software Developer Supervisor. Directs and manages a team of software engineers, GIS professionals, web developers, database administrators, data architecture and data analytics staff. Responsible for the oversight and implementation of software solutions, web development, GIS architecture and infrastructure, as well as data analytics and data architecture. This position reports directly to the Software and Data Bureau Chief, serves as an integral member of the ISD Management Team, and supervises up to ten staff (10.0 FTE). job description

Highway Maintenance Tech- CDL Driver/Equipment-Miles City

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Miles City 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 the career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

District Preconstruction Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Butte District Preconstruction Engineer. The position is responsible for directing the planning, implementation, and oversight of engineering services for multiple district projects; providing engineering oversight, analysis and technical assistance to MDT staff, contractors, local governments, and others; and administering consulting contracts. job description

Biologist

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Biologist position in the Resources Section of the Environmental Services Bureau. The position is responsible for: · Conducting in-depth independent biological analysis and technical reviews simultaneously on multiple projects to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental impacts associated with MDT's transportation program. · Serves as the Department’s authority on all natural resource issues including natural resource management, evaluation, impact analysis, mitigation, and regulatory compliance related to planning processes and preconstruction, construction and maintenance projects and monitoring. · Serves as a liaison and negotiator involving highly complex, controversial, and precedent-setting environmental issues between regulatory agencies, MDT bureaus, tribal personnel, non-governmental organizations, and citizens groups while ensuring the successful delivery of the Department’s transportation program. job description

District Hydraulic Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for District Hydraulics Engineer. This position is a Hydraulics Engineer and is responsible for managing Hydraulic Engineering services for one of five Districts within Montana. The position serves as the District’s authority in hydraulic engineering analysis, design, and engineering expertise and is accountable for the quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of design procedures and results delivered on District construction projects. The incumbent is responsible for managing and delivering a variety of hydraulic engineering and design projects, providing engineering expertise and training to District personnel and other agency staff, and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Hydraulics Operations Engineer (#34009) and does not directly supervise other agency personnel. job description

Civil Engineer-Specialist (MDT)

The Great Falls District is recruiting for a Civil Engineer Specialist in Great Falls. This position is responsible for monitoring contractor’s work; administers inspection and testing activities; administers construction contracts; project documentation and cost control; and supervises and coordinates survey work. Plans inspections of highway construction projects to ensure compliance with standards and specifications; analyzes and evaluates designs developed by other MDT personnel; explains engineering modifications to ensure quality, safety, compliance and cost effectiveness of preliminary designs; provides consultation to other engineering and design personnel. This position is a lead worker over Engineering Project Technicians and Aides and reports directly to the Engineering Project Manager. This position is being posted in accordance with the MFPE Bargaining Agreement and MDT MFPE members will have preference. job description

Special Programs Right of Way Agent

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Special Programs Right of Way Agent level I, II, III, or IV. This position is responsible for conducting property appraisals and negotiations for highway project property valuations and acquisitions. This position is part of the career ladder with career advancement opportunities. Career ladder placement is dependent upon successful candidates’ qualifications. For copies of the other job descriptions levels, please contact Tiffany Thornton at tithornton@mt.gov. job description

Audit Manager - External Section

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Audit Manager, External Section. This section’s primary focus is to ensure contractors and consultants comply with contracts, grants and loans, and federal cost principles when performing work and billing MDT. This position is responsible for performing complex audit work and supervises multiple engagements. Responsible for consistency and accuracy of final audit reports and reviews, and ensuring audits are completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), International Registration Plan (IRP), state statutes, federal regulations, administrative rules, policies, and the annual audit plans. This positions report to the Chief Auditor and supervises 5 employees. Applications will be reviewed weekly. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech - CDL Driver / Equipment Operator *

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

Machinist/Mechanic

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Machinist/Mechanic in Billings. 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

Budget Analyst

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

Surveyor II/III

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. The above statements reflect 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

Endpoint Management Specialist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Endpoint Management Specialist. This position manages endpoint hardware and software throughout MDT. Hardware related duties include researching, evaluating, configuring, deploying, maintaining, and disposing of endpoints, printers, and other computer related hardware. Software management tasks include tracking existing software installs and licenses, creating automated deployment tasks, and monitoring and maintaining systems used for automated deployment. Additional duties include testing software for compatibility with existing operating systems and other installed software, planning, designing, testing, and completing future software migrations. This position also provides technical support to MDT computer users and ISD staff on computer hardware and software issues. This involves answering technical questions, providing direction, and determining appropriate responses, including referrals to other personnel. Provides high-level assistance and technical analysis for department users to ensure employees are adequately supported to use applications appropriate to their jobs. This involves responding to, troubleshooting, and coordinating resolution of user problems. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Civil Engineering Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Civil Engineering Technicians. This position serves as a Field Project Technician on the Glendive Crew 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. The position reports to the Engineering Project Manager. 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

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic/Machinist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in the Missoula 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. job description

Highway Maintenance Tech-CDL/Equipment Operator Wolf Point

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Wolf Point 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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