Transportation Technician 8-E10 (Utilities) - Grand Region TSC

Full Job Description

This position functions as a utility technician to support the multi-disciplinary aspects of utility coordination and utility permit oversight for trunkline projects through the development process and delivery across the geographical area covered by the Grand Rapids Transportation Service Center (TSC).

Responsibilities include requesting utility information, ensuring it is plotted on plans accurately, supporting the Utility Engineer and Project Manager in identifying conflicts, and coordinating and tracking timely relocation work to help deliver trunkline projects.

This position acts as technical support in the field between the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and utility companies/agencies during the design and construction phases, by providing survey capabilities to stake proposed transportation infrastructure in relation to existing and proposed utilities.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field reviews and meet with utility companies.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E10) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Technician 8-E10 position description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.

Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Requirements

Qualifications

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment in the position.

If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.

Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.

educational equivalents.

Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.




View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationTechnician.pd




MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.




All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.

Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.




The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.


Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.




The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.




If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.