The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Temporary Part-Time Field Project Technician for the Butte District Project Development Area. 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.
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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.
Required Education and Experience:
A combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma including coursework in algebra geometry or trigonometry
No prior experience is necessary but experience or education in a construction or related field (e.g. engineering survey laboratory testing transportation design etc.) is preferred.
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.
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
This is a temporary position offering up to six (6) months of employment. This position will work between 15-20 hours per week and could have a flexible schedule to work around school or other prior commitments.
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:
Junior IC
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