Transportation Engineering Technician Team Lead

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

State of Mississippi’s Transportation Engineering Technician Team Lead in Jackson, MS, is a first-level supervisory role in the Materials Division, overseeing technical support to construction projects, traffic control and safety, roadway design, testing, transportation planning, and bridges.

You will supervise staff, perform and review work, participate in hiring decisions, training, and performance assessments, and ensure compliance with project requirements and state standards.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• First-level supervisory position located in the Materials Division, overseeing technical support to construction projects, traffic control and safety, research and development, roadway design, rights-of-way, testing, transportation planning, and bridges.
• Jobs at this level inspect concrete plants and mix designs, inspect and supervise paving and bridge construction, and conduct more complex tests on construction materials.
• Employee supervision includes hiring recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transportation Engineering Technician Team Lead

This listing closes on 9/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer: State of Mississippi

Salary: $49,990.94 - $54,990.94 Annually

Agency Minimum Salary: $49,990.94

Agency Maximum Salary: $54,990.94

Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9871-0941-20260910hind

Department: 0941 - TRANSPORTATION

Opening Date: 09/10/2026

Closing Date: 9/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience.

About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally sensitive manner.

About the Position: First-level supervisory position located in the Materials Division, accountable for overseeing technical support to construction projects, traffic control and safety, research and development, roadway design, rights-of-way, testing, transportation planning, and bridges. Jobs at this level inspect concrete plants and mix designs, inspect and supervise paving and bridge construction, and conduct more complex tests on construction materials. Employee supervision includes hiring recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

What you’ll need to be Successful: Success in this role requires a strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to collaborate with others while fostering a positive, productive team environment. The candidate should demonstrate initiative, professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to achieving organizational goals through effective teamwork and communication. The candidate should also possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively supervise, perform, and review the work assigned.

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits .
• Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
• Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices .
• Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Military Leave In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
• Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends.
• Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
• Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation .
• State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
• Tuition Reimbursement Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
• Career Development and Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
• Promotional Opportunities Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
• Career Ladders Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 Phone [phone]
601-359-1406 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi