The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting Permanent Seasonal Field Project Technician (Entry-level Civil Engineering Tech. 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 works full-time (minimum 40 hours per week) during the construction season (Early April – Late October), depending on the weather and window for construction season.  A permanent seasonal employee is a benefits-eligible employee year-round but is only activated to work during the construction season.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Shannon Carter at scarter@mt.gov

 Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• ·       Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• ·       Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• ·       Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• ·       State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• ·       Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a       work week
• ·       Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• ·       Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• ·       Benefits apply on the first day of employment
• ·       Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Application Materials:

·       A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation for the application process, please contact the HR representative listed above.

Required Education and Experience:

(All levels require a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry, or trigonometry)

Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Field Project Technician I – $ 21.46

The (L1) position requires no engineering technician-related experience.

Field Project Technician II– $22.25

The (L2) position requires one year of engineering technician-related experience.

Field Project Technician III – $ 25.09

The position requires two years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc).

Junior Engineering Coordinator - $29.49

The position requires three years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.).

Senior Engineering Coordinator - $35.44

The position requires four years of engineering technician related experience of which one year is attained as a Junior Engineering Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The position requires knowledge of project inspection and testing procedures, including site features and materials; general construction engineering principles; sampling and laboratory testing procedures; State, AASHTO, FHWA, and ASTM standards and specifications; and maintenance and calibration of specialized tools and equipment.

The position also requires knowledge of surveying and highway construction methods and operations; project implementation and documentation techniques; project design and construction criteria and standards; properties and characteristics of materials components and the impacts of site specific circumstances (e.g., soils, temperature, weather conditions, gradations, segregation, stability, flows, additives, absorption rates, etc.); highway construction terminology; business English; and basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Other Information

Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

This position is being posted in accordance with the MFPE bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free work environment.