Transportation Technician 1

Organization

Transportation - District 09

Agency Contact Name and Information: Bonnie Hall 740-774-8860 bonnie.hall@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Sep 15, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

District 9 HQ

650 Eastern Avenue

Chillicothe 45601

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

Compensation: $31.47 to $46.08

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours: Operational Needs

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Civil Engineering

Technical Skills: Engineering

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Teamwork

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future

Job Description

Generates standard detailed drawings by designing &/or reviewing specific portions of highway improvement plans/projects and specifications to coordinate relocation and/or adjustment of public and private utilities to conform with district highway projects/improvements (e.g., major/new projects, culvert replacements, bridge structures, signing, roadway illumination & right of way) in the Real Estate Department, under supervision of higher level engineer; assists in review of highway & bridge plans; reviews and offers recommendations on technical utility relocation issues; prepares &/or reviews engineering computations, sub-surface utility engineering (S.U.E.) contracts, cost estimates, & calculations for technical accuracy.Provides project coordination, scheduling, & monitoring of utility relocation; participates in scoping meetings/field reviews/red flag summaries. Utilizes and updates management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the project (i.e. ELLIS, TMS). Approves & signs documentation.

Generates technical reports, cost estimates, and updates specifications for standard projects. Provides technical engineering assistance with utility issues. Provides cost estimates for utility relocation during programming phase. Acts as liaison with public and private utility companies and agencies effecting consultant-utility company coordination during preparation of highway improvement plans, and contractor-utility coordination during construction. Reviews public and private utility applications, & prepare agreements and permits for execution by utility companies. Administers billing and payment procedures for utility rearrangement. Coordinate and present meetings for utility companies concerning utility relocation and permit usage. Meets with federal highway administration to resolve special utility related problems. Attends pre-construction/pre-bid meetings.

Responds to outside inquiries and customer service requests on design issues (e.g., right of way/utilities). Confers with higher-level engineer to gain assistance to resolve unusual problems. Attends meetings and seminars as necessary; coordinates with Local Public Agencies, Regional Real Estate Office, and Central Office on utility/design issues. Meets with local, government officials, and utility/property owners to provide information regarding projects concerning design issues and related problems. Operates state vehicle to attend field review. Performs other work related duties as assigned.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

5 yrs. engineering related technical experience in simple construction/ rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of simple civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled. Note: the official position description on file with the Ohio Department Of Administrative Services is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technical experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience commensurate with the position in question.

-Or completion of associate degree program in engineering technology; 3 yrs. engineering related technical experience in simple construction/ rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of simple civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Technical Specialist, 85871, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Supplemental Information

The selection process for this position will include a structured interview. Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.