Electronic Technical Specialist II

Full Job Description

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join our team in Region One. As an Electronic Technical Specialist II, you will play a vital role in "Keeping Utah Moving" by installing, repairing, and maintaining the electronic equipment that keeps our roads safe.

Key Responsibilities
In this position, you will work both in a lab and outdoors in the field. You should be prepared to work in various weather conditions and around traffic or electrical hazards. Principal duties include:

• System Maintenance: Install and repair Variable Message Signs (VMS), Electronic signs, CCTV cameras and radar detection systems.
• Specialized Hardware: Work on solar-powered systems, battery backups, two-way radios, and modem communication.
• Troubleshooting: Respond to reports of broken equipment and fix issues on-site.
• Inspections: Ensure all traffic and intelligent systems meet safety regulations and standards.
• Operations: Drive and operate a bucket truck and use specialized calibration tools.
• Availability: Participate in an on-call rotation for night and weekend emergency repairs.

Minimum Qualifications
In order to be considered, you must have:

• Location: You must live within Davis, Weber, Morgan, Cache or Box Elder County.
• Experience: At least two years of professional electrical/electronics work experience or electronics education (or a combination of both).
• Certification/License: Must hold International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I and II certifications OR a Journeyman Electrician License.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with electrical systems, traffic signal technology, and computer systems.

Underfill Option
If you have less than two years of experience or do not yet have an IMSA Level II certification or Journeyman Electrician License, you may be considered for the Electronic Technical Specialist I level.

Requirement: You must have (or be able to get) IMSA Level I within one year and Level II within two years. UDOT provides this training.

Pay Range: $20.36 – $34.06 (Starting wage: $26.06).

Preferred Qualifications
We may give preference to candidates who have:

• A Journeyman Electrician license.
• An Associate’s degree (or higher) in electronics or electrical technology.
• Four or more years of combined education and professional experience.

Supplemental Information
Here is some important information:

• Testing: This position requires a pre-employment drug screen and participation in a random drug and alcohol testing program. Please note: job offers to those who are not currently on the random drug list may be conditional pending drug test results.
• Availability: This position is required to be on-call and work after hours on a regular basis.
• Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
  • Safety: You will work at heights of 50+ feet, around live traffic and with voltages up to 600V.
  • Physicality: You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in cramped or outdoor environments.
• Note on Reassignment: The employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Division Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you.

Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy.

We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.

Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths.

Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions.

Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying.

UDOT uses the Clifton Strengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

For more information on the Utah Department of Transportation please click here.