Field Project Technician (Entry Level)
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Field Project Technician (Entry-level Civil Engineering Technician) in Glendive. This position serves as an experienced 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. The position reports to the Field Project Technician III and provides guidance and technical assistance to less experienced Field Project Technicians performing routine inspections, sampling, testing, and surveying procedures. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. For a full job description, please contact Jordan Ulrich at [email protected]. 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 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
Requirements
- 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 – entry-level) or requires (L2 – 1 year of experience) 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Skill in reviewing, interpreting and applying design plans and specifications to site circumstances; acquiring and documenting field data; constructing sets of field notes; interpreting site conditions (e.g., elevations, features, etc.); and communicating effectively with contractors, landowners, and other Department personnel.
- Skill in operating specialized sampling and testing equipment (e.g., Gilson shaker, nuclear gauge, sieves, survey equipment, etc.) and office equipment used to calculate and record data (e.g., PCs, calculator, laptop computers, VAX system, etc.).
- 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.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures
- Providing guidance and technical assistance to less experienced Field Project Technicians performing routine inspections, sampling, testing, and surveying procedures.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
