Traffic Design Technician​/Designer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for 2 Signing Designers in our Traffic and Safety Bureau. This is an entry level drafter position located in the MDT Headquarters office within the Traffic Design Section. Duties consist primarily of using CADD software to prepare contract documents (summary, specification, plan sheets, details, and other engineering sheets) used for the construction of highway projects.

Performs a variety of technical and pre-professional field, office, and administrative duties in support of ongoing design projects. This entry level position will receive extensive training and experience in signing design.

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

For a copy of the applicable job description, please contact Morgan Stibi at mstibi.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• 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

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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.

Alternative qualifications include:
Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications

• The required knowledge and skill are typically acquired through a High School Diploma or equivalent. That includes a class or classes that address CADD, Trigonometry, and Geometry. Engineering experience, drafting experience, or applicable MDT experience can be substituted for education on a one for one basis.
• Prior engineering experience and/or prior MDT experience is preferred.

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or equivalent and some technical training or experience in drafting and technical work in highway design, survey, transportation planning, highway construction, traffic engineering or a related field.

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or equivalent and at least one year of technical training or experience in design drafting technology that includes a working knowledge of computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to related AAS/2-years college/vocational training.
• Combination of technical education and experience equivalent to four years in civil engineering technology or design drafting including demonstrated experience…