Utility Coordinator I/II (Midland)
Texas Department of Transportation
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Job summary
Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Utility Coordinator I/II in Midland to support coordination with public utilities on roadway projects. The role involves working with gas, electric, water/wastewater, and telecom entities, learning right-of-way policies, and collaborating with engineers, inspectors, and environmental staff.
The position offers a day shift in Midland with travel around 10% and potential for advancement within TxDOT's utility program.
Qualifications
- High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
- Experience for Utility Coordinator I: None.
Responsibilities
- Assists in researching problems and coordinating solutions regarding potential utility conflicts and reimbursements; prepares correspondence.
- Assists with establishing and coordinates activities between the Department, federal agencies, utility companies and other entities.
- Meets with utility representatives and other entities to explain the utility accommodation policy and relocation and reimbursement processes, negotiate, answer questions to resolve problems.
- Monitors the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities.
- Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and/or resource materials.
- Assists with review and processing of new utility installation permits
- Enters and maintains, with supervision, the electronic documentation and data in TxDOT systems are accurate and up-to-date.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Description - Utility Coordinator I/II (Midland) (2602204)
Job Description
Utility Coordinator I/II (Midland) - (2602204)
If you are motivated and interested in working with public utilities in coordination with TxDOT on roadway projects, this is the perfect job for you. Come join our team at the Odessa District and work in a fast-paced environment that helps bring more roadway projects to the Odessa area.
The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with good communication skills and enjoys building relations with external partners in the gas, electric, water/wastewater, and telecommunication fields. Learn laws and policies about public right of way that makes our transportation system safe! Collaborate with our team of engineers, inspectors, acquisition agents, environmental specialists and MORE and see yourself fit into our program as a Utility Coordinator!
40,918.00
71,055.00
Yearly
Nonexempt
Midland Area Engineer/Maint 5100 W IH 20 Midland 79703
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Day Job
40
Onsite
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package.
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).
Coordinates and performs technical work related to new utility installations and state and/or federally funded utility adjustments and relocations. Work requires contact with private entities and governmental agencies. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
- Assists in researching problems and coordinating solutions regarding potential utility conflicts and reimbursements; prepares correspondence.
- Assists with establishing and coordinates activities between the Department, federal agencies, utility companies and other entities.
- Meets with utility representatives and other entities to explain the utility accommodation policy and relocation and reimbursement processes, negotiate, answer questions to resolve problems.
- Monitors the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities.
- Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and/or resource materials.
- Assists with review and processing of new utility installation permits
- Enters and maintains, with supervision, the electronic documentation and data in TxDOT systems are accurate and up-to-date.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Reviews and processes utility permits and other related highway permits.
High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
None
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.
1 YEAR Utility, transportation or construction-related activities (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Using basic mathematical fundamentals
- Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
- Interpreting applicable information
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Maintaining a safe working environment
- Manages conflicts quickly, expressing opinions directly, and determines resolution in order to advance work and maintain effective relationships.
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Principles of utility coordination and associated terminology
- The utility industry and applicable laws, rules and regulations
- Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Using basic mathematical fundamentals
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
- Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
- Works in narrow aisles or passageways
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
- Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
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