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Utilities Technician 2025-01540
State of Wyoming
Wyoming
On-site
USD 40,000 - 55,000
Full time
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Job summary
The State of Wyoming is seeking a Utilities Technician to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation. This role involves managing utility investigations for WYDOT construction, ensuring compliance with regulations, and working with various stakeholders, while offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience with database record maintenance and quality-checking.
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in Transportation.
- Skills in dealing with difficult people and situations.
Responsibilities
- Perform utility database maintenance and notify utility companies.
- Assist utility companies with online database licensing.
- Prepare materials for public meetings and send project notifications.
Skills
Education
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General Description
Are you ready to play a vital role in enhancing the safety and efficiency of Wyoming's transportation system? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Utilities Technician to manage investigations and resolve conflicts involving utility companies affected by WYDOT construction and maintenance activities. In this role, you will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while collaborating closely with various stakeholders to smoothly integrate utility considerations into highway construction plans. Your contributions will be instrumental in developing contract bidding processes that prioritize safety and efficiency for our state’s transportation network.
Description And Functions
Open Until Filled
General Description
Are you ready to play a vital role in enhancing the safety and efficiency of Wyoming's transportation system? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Utilities Technician to manage investigations and resolve conflicts involving utility companies affected by WYDOT construction and maintenance activities. In this role, you will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while collaborating closely with various stakeholders to smoothly integrate utility considerations into highway construction plans. Your contributions will be instrumental in developing contract bidding processes that prioritize safety and efficiency for our state’s transportation network.
By joining us, you will engage in impactful work that directly enhances the safety and functionality of our roads, making a difference in the lives of Wyoming residents. You will work alongside a passionate team dedicated to improving our state’s infrastructure, gaining valuable experience that will propel your career in public service and transportation management.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that supports the community while ensuring compliance and safety, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of shaping the future of Wyoming's transportation system.
This Position OffersCheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range, but still true to the Old West's history. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
- $2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Performs utility database maintenance so that the agency can track and notify utility companies located inside the agency's right-of-way that are impacted by agency activities or that are a hindrance or safety hazard to the traveling public
- Assists utility companies with setup and training for the online utility database licensing system
- Learns and applies the agency rules, regulations, and operating policies regarding utilities
- Helps conduct and/or prepare materials for meetings, seminars, etc., with public and private organizations (to include elected officials, representatives, etc.)
- Sends highway project plan notifications to WYDOT and utility companies
KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience with database record maintenance and quality-checking
- Time management and multi-tasking skills
- Public speaking and telephone skills
- Technical, legal, and creative writing skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
- Skills in dealing with difficult people and situations
- Skills in reading and interpreting legal documents
- Knowledge of engineering design principles
- Knowledge of project plan basics
- Knowledge of cartography and engineering design plan reading
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree (typically in Engineering)
Experience
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Transportation occupational group).
OR
Education & Experience Substitution
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Transportation occupational group).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None
Necessary Special Requirements
Notes
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
- **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
- Acceptance of a permanent full-time non-exempt/exempt position posted for public recruitment
- Temporary employees accepting a full-time or part-time permanent position
- Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public
- One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive; funds will be recouped from final pay.
- Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
- Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
- If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
(TNUL06) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Transportation – Utilities? Experience definition: (This experience includes, but may not be limited to, the following: any of Wyoming's Department of Transportation's Transportation Occupational Group classifications, highway engineering design, DOT design software, engineering, land survey, legal descriptions, records, abstracts using methods of land appraisal, determining property and/or equipment replacement values, real estate, negotiation.)
- No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.
(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
07
(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
- Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeContract
- Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
- IndustriesGovernment Administration
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