Job Description - Field Project Technician - Bozeman Materials Lab (26140954)
Position Title:
Field Project Technician - Bozeman Materials Lab - (26140954)
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Field Project Technician for the Bozeman Materials Lab. 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 Shirley Cortright at shcortright@mt.gov.
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
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:
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:
(All levels require a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry, or trigonometry)
o The (L1) position requires no engineering technician-related experience.
o The (L2) position requires one year of engineering technician-related experience.
o The position requires two years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc).
o The position requires three years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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 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.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: Not Applicable
Salary: $
22.46 - 30.49 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings
: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type
: Standard
Shift
: Day Job
Travel
: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Primary Location
: Bozeman
Agency: Department of Transportation Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees
Posting Date
: Apr 9, 2026, 3:58:54 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)
: Apr 27, 2026, 11:29:00 AM
Required Application Materials: None
Contact Name: Shirley Cortright | Contact Email: shcortright@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-494-9608 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency''s HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
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.