Utilities Relocation Technician 1, Capital Program Administration/Real Estate, PN 20073864

Ohio; Jacksontown (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking a Utilities Relocation Technician 1 to conduct inspections, review utility plans, and coordinate construction projects compliance. This role offers an excellent work/life balance, paid time off, and growth opportunities within the organization.

Benefits

Excellent work/life balance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Regular pay increases

Extensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, and Dental

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement programs

Pension plan with 14% employer contribution

Qualifications

• 12 months training or experience in reading construction and right-of-way plans.
• 6 months training or experience in public relations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite inspections of utility construction projects.
• Review and approve utility plans and permit applications.
• Coordinate with teams, utility companies, and property owners.

Skills

Utilities

Job description

Utilities Relocation Technician 1, Capital Program Administration/Real Estate, PN 20073864

What You Will Do:

• You will conduct onsite inspections of utility construction projects to ensure compliance with permits, plans, and regulations.
• You will review and approve utility plans, drawings, and permit applications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to ODOT standards.
• You will coordinate with internal teams, utility companies, and property owners to resolve conflicts and support project delivery.
• You will prepare project documentation, utility notes, cost estimates, and maintain records using management systems and software tools.

Benefits to you:

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

Official Position Description:
In District Planning & Engineering Office, Real Estate Section, conducts onsite physical inspections of utility construction projects involving relocation &/or adjustment of utility facilities, issues applicable permits & ensures compliance with applicable regulations. Reviews & approves plans, drawings & permit applications (e.g., right-of-way, highway use) from utility companies in order to ensure accuracy; issues permits. Utilizes management information systems (e.g., Ellis) as they relate to program delivery & ensures their business rules, policies & procedures are implemented, used & maintained as standard business practice in their designated work environments.

Acts as liaison with supervisor, consulting engineers, county maintenance superintendents, property owners, sanitary system representatives &/or utility company officials regarding proposed revisions to submitted utility plans. Responds to questions concerning plan requirements & specifications & other Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) regulations. Coordinates & conducts or attends meetings between property owners, consultants, governmental agencies &/or department personnel in order to resolve conflicts & problems. Confers with supervisor &/or engineers regarding utility relocation issues. Coordinates project reviews.

Prepares utility portion of bid proposals (e.g., utility notes regarding status & rearrangement of utilities). Coordinates utility relocations necessitated by force account projects involving bridges & culverts & for maintenance widening & resurfacing projects. Inspects project sites prior to construction in order to ensure compliance with plans & specifications. Provides cost estimates for utility relocation projects not having federal oversight.

Prepares& processes permits, prepares plan changes & adjustments & completes daily reports related to projects & plans; maintains records. Uses personal computer (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel) to prepare correspondence & enter data. Attends seminars, schools & training sessions. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in reading construction & right of way plans; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in public relations; valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Utilities