Superload Quality Control Specialist

State of Montana; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Overtime compensation

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation seeks a Superload Quality Control Specialist to evaluate policies, perform route and permit analyses, and ensure oversized movements comply with federal, state, and local rules. The role reports to the Commercial Vehicle Operations Bureau Chief in Helena.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business, transportation, or engineering technology and about one year of related experience, with alternative combinations considered; state government

Qualifications

• Understanding of commercial motor carrier laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of MDT and federal regulatory frameworks (MCA, CFR, ARM).
• Ability to manage time-sensitive licensing/permitting interactions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Division policies, performance measures, administrative rules and business processes related to superload movements.
• Update operational policies, workflows, route reviews and rule requirements.
• Review and recommend approvals for permits, route surveys, engineering analyses and traffic control plans to ensure compliance.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and report to the Commercial Vehicle Operations Bureau Chief.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Job description

Job Description - Superload Quality Control Specialist (26142709)

Position Title:

Superload Quality Control Specialist - ( 26142709 )

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Superload Quality Control Specialist. This position evaluates Division policies, performance measures, administrative rules, and business processes related to superload movements, and implements updates as needed. Updates operational policies, workflows, engineered route reviews, and administrative rule requirements related to superload movements. The position reviews and recommends approvals for superload permits route surveys, engineering analyses, and traffic control plans to ensure oversized or overweight movements comply with federal, state, and local regulations. This position reports to the Commercial Vehicle Operations Bureau Chief.

For a full job description, please contact Tom Skoog at [e-mail].

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 a first day of employment
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, transportation, engineering technology, or a related field.
• 1year of experience
• Alternative combinations of related experience or education may be considered. Such as 8 years of related experience and 1 year or supervisory or team lead experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of commercial motor carrier laws, MDT systems, transportation infrastructure, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Montana and Federal commercial motor carrier law and regulation including Titles 15, 61, and 69 of the Montana Codes Annotated (MCA), Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM), Title 18, Chapter 8.
• Knowledge of the State of Montana’s highway system, geography, county jurisdictions and highway connectivity with other states and Canadian provinces.
• Ability to manage highly charged, time sensitive and sometimes hostile licensing/permitting related interactions with the commercial motor carrier industry, local government officials and other jurisdictional officials.
• Ability to identify, explain, interpret and defend complex and contradictory commercial motor carrier law and regulation.
• Ability to make decisions that impact the safety of the traveling public, the livelihood of commercial motor carriers, local government and MDT employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively with variying internal and external stakeholders.

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

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.

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: $

28.43 - 28.43 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

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Helena Agency : Department of Transportation Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Posting Date

: Oct 28, 2026, 7:23:10 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Ongoing

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.