Dispatcher - Seasonal - Part Time

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for multiple seasonal, part time Dispatchers. The MDT Transportation Management Center (TMC) dispatcher provides communication services to MDT staff, Federal agencies, National Weather Service, Disaster and Emergency Services, and law enforcement. Duties include road reporting, incident dispatching, emergency communication, variable message sign (VMS) operation, Roadway Management System (RMS) operations and system maintenance. At times, communication requires speaking with highly emotionally charged individuals. There are times of high stress levels, and the Dispatcher must be able to remain calm under emotional emergency conditions. The TMC operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. Employees should expect to work varying shifts throughout the year including weekends and holidays. The season typically ends in early April, depending on weather. New employees will start on Monday, October 26, 2026 and will complete one week of training during normal business hours. Employees will begin working their assigned shifts beginning Saturday, October 31, 2026. These positions are located in Helena, MT and are not telework eligible.

For a full job description, please contact Tom Skoog 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

Required Education and Experience:

·        The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalency. No previous work experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·        Ability to operate a computer terminal and peripheral equipment: multi-line phone system, and two-way radios.

·        Disseminate information accurately and precisely in person, by radio, by phone, and via RRS.

·        Document information accurately being reported by phone, radio, in person, and by other technology.

Other Information

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed above.

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.

Effective 5/26/2026, MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here: https://www.e-verify.gov. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.