About the role
License Permit Technician
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Licensing and Permit Technician. This position completes and ensures standard, professional assignments based on multiple licensing and permitting requirements. This position analyzes licensing and permitting issues based on data and information from multiple sources to include customers, peers, management and others.
This position is part of a career ladder.
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)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- 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
For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in a field directly involving motor vehicle permitting and licensing is preferred.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in an occupation which requires communication skills and direct customer service is also required.
- Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of Montana and Federal commercial motor carrier law and regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of personal computer operations.
- Extensive knowledge of State of Montana and Department of Transportation software applications and accounting procedures.
Required Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
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 above.
Other Information:
- The successful candidate must pass a fingerprint-based background investigation as a condition of employment.
- 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.
- The pay rate for this position includes a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.
- 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.
- 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.
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: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary: $23.28 - 23.28 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
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, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location: Helena
Agency: Department of Transportation
Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Name: Tom Skoog | Contact Email: tskoog@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 4064750709
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