Civil Engineering Technician (Mdt)

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Field Project Technician in Havre. These positions are 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. These positions are also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. These positions 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.

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

For a full job description, please contact Cheryl Winship at cwinship@mt.gov

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• CE Tech Level I and II Minimum Qualifications: The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry, or trigonometry. The position prefers (LI) or requires (L2) aptitudes or experience in construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.), including experience in inspection, sampling, testing, and/or surveying. Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: N/A
• CE Tech Level III Minimum Qualifications: The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry, or trigonometry. The position requires four (4) years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.), including at least two (2) years in inspection, sampling, testing, and/or surveying. Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: N/A
• Jr. Engineering Coordinator Minimum Qualifications: The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry, or trigonometry. The position requires five years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.), including at least three years in inspection, sampling, testing, and/or surveying. This position requires one year of supervisory or team lead experience. Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: Level III Certification under Department's Engineering Project Technician Advancement Policy.

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.

This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy. Education and experience will determine salary.  Information in this listing (minimum qualifications and job description) are consistent with the entry-level Civil Engineering Technician. For information about career ladder and advancement, please contact HR Generalist.

A valid Montana Driver's License is required. 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, "Addendum to Risk Management and Tort Defense Division State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.

This position belongs to the MFPE bargaining unit. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union and the option to join the union during the onboarding process.

This position is being posted internal/external concurrently and MDT MFPE bargaining unit members will have preference per the collective bargaining agreement.