Transportation Utilities Coordinator
About The Position
This position is responsible for working with utility companies and other Department of Transportation (DOT) staff to identify potential impacts to existing utilities and determining possible alternatives to avoid or minimize those impacts during highway construction projects. Duties include, but are not limited to, notifying utility companies of planned construction projects, conducting meetings to inform utility companies of proposed highway design, preparing agreements to ensure appropriate reimbursement of utility relocation/adjustment costs, and issuing certification per state and federal regulations. Typical office environment with site travel and occasional overnight stays.
Requirements
- Read and interpret highway construction plans or related construction plans.
- Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Display high standards of ethical conduct.
- Demonstrate self-confidence and take action when needed.
- Attend to all details of assignments and completes work properly, accurately, and thoroughly.
- Treat customers courteously and is responsive to their needs.
- Work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
- Must apply online.
- Verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
- Complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
- Complete employment eligibility verification upon hire using E-Verify.
Nice To Haves
- A 2-year technical degree in civil engineering technology, engineering/architectural drafting, or a vocational technical degree in a related field.
- A 4-year construction management degree.
- Related experience in highway and/or utility construction.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding the location and relocation of utilities.
- Knowledge of utilities operations and standards.
- Knowledge of legal land descriptions.
- Knowledge of principles related to design and construction of projects.
- Skill to use MicroStation/Inroads or similar computer aided drafting (CAD) software.
- Skill to read and interpret utility plans and maps.
Responsibilities
- Work with utility companies and other Department of Transportation (DOT) staff to identify potential impacts to existing utilities.
- Determine possible alternatives to avoid or minimize impacts to existing utilities during highway construction projects.
- Notify utility companies of planned construction projects.
- Conduct meetings to inform utility companies of proposed highway design.
- Prepare agreements to ensure appropriate reimbursement of utility relocation/adjustment costs.
- Issue certification per state and federal regulations.
Benefits
- Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
- Well-being program
- Employee assistance program
- Dental and Vision
- Health savings account
- Free basic life insurance policy
- Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
- Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
- Sick leave (14 days per year)
- Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
- Military leave (15 days per year)
- 11 paid holidays
- Longevity pay
- Semimonthly pay periods
- Eligibility for meal per diems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
