Field Project Technician Bozeman
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Job Location:
Bozeman, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
26-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Field Project Technician for the Bozeman Division Construction Crew. This position serves as a 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.
This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.
For a full job description please contact Michaela Cortright at .
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 workweek
Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on 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 Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website:
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 with the application process please contact the HR representative listed below.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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)
Field Project Technician I $ 22.46
o The (L1) position requires no engineering technician-related experience.
Field Project Technician II $23.25
o The (L2) position requires one year of engineering technician-related experience.
Field Project Technician III $ 26.09
o The position requires two years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g. laboratory testing transportation design engineering etc).
Junior Engineering Coordinator - $30.49
o The position requires three years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g. laboratory testing transportation design engineering etc.)
Senior Engineering Coordinator - $36.44
o The position requires four years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g. laboratory testing transportation design engineering etc.)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
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 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.
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
Travel is mostly day travel throughout the district.
Drivers record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicants 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 workplace.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Computer Hardware
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- POS
- Windows
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Service Technician Experience
- Merchandising
- Project Coordination
- Troubleshooting
About Company
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