Transportation Technician 8-E10/11 (Utility & Permit Tech) Coloma Business Office

State of Michigan; Coloma (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Technician to enhance Michigan's transportation system operations. This role involves reviewing permits, updating traffic systems, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and experience, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Experience as a Transportation Technician at various levels is required.
• Relevant certifications may substitute for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review standard permits related to construction work.
• Keep the Traffic Flow Restrictions system updated.
• Process construction permits using the Construction Permit System.

Skills

Interdepartmental collaboration

Attention to detail

Permit processing

Education

Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology, surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science

Bachelor's degree in Applied Science or Science with relevant coursework

Job description

Are you looking for a career that is out of the ordinary? Do you have a passion for public service and its application software and systems? Do you like being able to have a mixture of working in the office and in the field? As the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) next transportation technician, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills withinterdepartmental collaboration, working with a great team, and streamlining permits through MDOT. This will directly contribute to enhancing Michigan’stransportation system operations and the team’s success. You'll also have the chance to work with a team that appreciates your dedication to the work you do. So, take the next step in your career and go the extra mile with MDOT.

As the next transportation technician, you would be responsible for:

• Reviewing standard permits (e.g., utility requests, residential driveway requests, parade requests, billboard requests, etc.) relating to construction work occurring in or adjacent to MDOT right of way.
• Keeping the Traffic Flow Restrictions (TFR) system up to date with permit activities that affect lanes and shoulders.
• Processing construction permits using the Construction Permit System (CPS) for MDOT Transportation Service Center (TSC), region and Lansing staff, as well as for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) staff, for review comments. If revisions are needed, prepare draft notification for the utility and permit engineer to review.
• Inspecting utility and private construction permits within highway right of way.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry(8)level through the maximum rate at the advanced (11)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
• Transportation Technician 11 Position Description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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.

Education

Possession of an Associate's degree in concrete technology, civil technology, construction technology,surveying technology, construction management, mathematics, or computer science.

Experience

Transportation Technician 8

No specific type or amount is required.

Transportation Technician 9

One year of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician 8.

Transportation Technician E10

Two years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 9.

Transportation Technician 11

Three years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician E10.

Transportation Technician 12

Four years of experience equivalent to a Transportation Technician, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Technician E10 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Technician 11.

Transportation Technician 8 - 12

Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Science with 16 semester hours (24 term)credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Transportation Technician E10 level.

OR

Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 24 semester (36 term) credits in any combinationof course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design,bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry, physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, construction management, engineering, or mathematics may besubstituted for the associate's degree.

OR

Four years of technician level experience consisting of quality control inspections, drafting, materialsand testing, surveying, or traffic may be substituted for the Associate's degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and oneyear of related field experience may be substituted for the associate's degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation and threeyears experience equivalent to a Transportation Maintenance Worker 9 may be substituted for theassociate's degree.

OR

Current certification in bituminous (hot mix), concrete, density testing, or aggregate gradation andcompletion of 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of course work in the following areas: structures, materials, soils, hydrology, surveying, design, bituminous, concrete, aggregate, chemistry,physics, geology, environmental science, computer science, highway or traffic technology, constructionmanagement, engineering, or mathematics may be substituted for the Associate's Degree.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• 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 entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationTechnician.pdf

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 Logan Bristol [e-mail].