Electronic Technical Specialist II - ITS Region Three

State of Utah; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) seeks an Electronic Technical Specialist I/II to install, maintain, and troubleshoot ITS equipment and traffic systems from our Orem facility. This entry-to-intermediate role covers field work across Region Three, with outdoor duties, 24‑hour on-call rotations, and a focus on safety and reliability.

You'll work with video cameras, signs, signals, and lighting, using tools like bucket trucks and in-house software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional electrical/electronics work experience or electronics education.
• IMSA Level I & II certifications or Journeyman Electrician License.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Willing to work on-call and after hours.
• Knowledge of traffic signal technology and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair ITS equipment including video cameras, signs, radar, ramp metering, and signals.
• Perform overhead installations and repairs using bucket trucks.
• Review plans and ensure compliance with IMSA, NEC, MUTCD, OSHA, and UOSH.
• Maintain equipment inventories and use in-house software.
• Provide technical support to staff and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Electrical/electronics work

On-call readiness

Bucket truck operation

Traffic signal technology

Education

Electronics education

Tools

TransSuite

AIMS

PEMS

Job description

Electronic Technical Specialist I/II

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a skilled and motivated Electronic Technical Specialist to join our team in Region Three. This is an entry-to-intermediate level field position responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking and electronic systems that keep Utah's transportation network moving safely.

About The Role

As a Field Technician based out of our Orem facility, you will perform routine and emergency maintenance on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), traffic signals, and freeway lighting across Region Three (Utah, Daggett, Duchesne, Juab, Uintah, and Wasatch Counties). This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, performing aerial work using bucket trucks, and supporting regularly scheduled 24-hour on-call rotations.

Position Information

Here Is Some Important Information About This Position

• Salary Range: $26.71 - $38.90
• Employment Status: Full Time
• Location: UDOT Region Three, 658 N 1500 W, Orem, UT 84057
• Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service (12 month probationary period)
• Screening: Requires a successful criminal background check and pre-employment/random drug testing.
• Application Deadline: October 25, 2026*
• Note: This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received.

Key Responsibilities

As An Electronic Technical Specialist, You Will

• Maintain & Repair ITS Equipment: Troubleshoot, repair, fabricate, and perform preventative maintenance on video cameras, variable message signs, radar detection, ramp metering, wrong-way detection systems, traffic signals, and freeway lighting.
• Field & Aerial Operations: Perform overhead installations and repairs using bucket trucks and operate agency vehicles.
• Technical Review & Compliance: Review construction plans, assist contractors and construction personnel, and ensure all installations comply with UDOT, IMSA, NEC, MUTCD, OSHA, and UOSH standards.
• System & Administrative Support: Maintain accurate equipment inventories and records using in-house software (TransSuite, AIMS, PEMS), interpret blueprints/schematics, and install hardware or software components.
• Customer & Team Support: Serve as a technical resource for staff, respond to incoming questions or complaints, and facilitate resolutions.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems, make adjustments, repair and/or perform preventative maintenance on computers, equipment, or machinery, etc.
• On-Call Duties: Participate in 24-hour on-call service rotations for emergency repairs across Region Three.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Full-Level Requirements (See Underfill Option Below)

• Experience/Education: 2+ years of professional electrical/electronics work experience or electronics education (or a combination of both). (Applicants with less than 2 years are encouraged to apply under our Underfill Option below).
• Certifications: IMSA Level I & II certifications or a Journeyman Electrician License (or ability to obtain via the Underfill Pathway).
• Licensing: Valid Driver’s License.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of electronics, electrical systems, traffic signal technology, traffic signal construction, and basic computer proficiency.
• Availability: Willing and able to work on-call, after hours, and respond to emergency call-outs.

Underfill Opportunity

($26.71/hr Starting Rate)

Applicants with less than two years of relevant experience or education, and those who do not currently hold an IMSA Level II certification, may be hired at the Electronic Technical Specialist I level.

Requirements

• Have six months professional electrical/electronics work experience or electronics education (or a combination of both).
• Must obtain IMSA Level I within 1 year and IMSA Level II within 2 years of hire. ( UDOT provides all necessary training and covers certification fees.)

Preferences

Preference May Be Given To Applicants Who

• Hold a Class A CDL (or be willing to obtain one) to operate heavy equipment, including large regional bucket trucks.
• Currently reside in or are willing to relocate within the Utah County area.
• Hold an active Journeyman Electrician license.
• Possess 4+ years of combined education and professional experience.
• Hold an Associate's degree or higher in electronics/electrical technology.

Supplemental Information

• Schedule: Requires regularly scheduled 24-hour on-call rotations and after-hours emergency response.
• Drug & Alcohol Testing: Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random post-hire drug/alcohol testing. Job offers for applicants not currently in the state random drug program are conditional pending test results.
• Working Conditions: Involves working outdoors in extreme weather, at heights of 50+ feet (bucket truck aerial work), near live traffic, around operating machinery, and with power voltages up to 600V.
• Physical Requirements: Regular physical exertion including standing, walking over rough terrain, stooping, reaching, crouching in restricted areas, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters: At the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation." We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.

Our Culture and Values: We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home here!

Benefits At a Glance

• Exceptional Health Coverage: We offer some of the most competitive medical premiums in the industry, including comprehensive family plans with very low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options.
• Retirement Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan. Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options to fit your needs.

The Agency

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EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].