The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Materials Fabrication Specialist in Billings. This position is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and conducting materials inspection, sampling, and analysis activities associated with statewide construction projects. The incumbent must analyze plant quality control procedures, confirm test results, and act as the Department expert to identify any corrective actions required then act as the Department’s lead in analysis of proposed corrective actions, and recommend plant certification, product acceptance, or rejection upon findings. The position provides direction to other inspectors and monitors plant operations during production of pre-stressed concrete beams, corrugated steel culverts; concrete pipe and box culverts; signing and sign posts; timber; and seeding products that are incorporated into MDT projects statewide. *Successful candidate will be required to obtain ACI Field and Strength Certifications within 6 months of hire. Obtain WAQTC Concrete in the mean-time while awaiting ACI class availability. *For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Lori Edgar at **ledgar@mt.gov* *_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) · Overtime compensation or compensatory time · Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays · Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness · Benefits apply on first day of employment 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. The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons 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. Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply *Minimum Qualifications* · The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to two (2) years of technical engineering or science related training or course work at a college or institution. · Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in road construction or materials testing · Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: N/A Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications. **Title:** *Materials Fabrication Specialist* **Location:** *Billings* **Requisition ID:** *24143272*