Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date / Time
09 / 23 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time
Closing Date / Time
10 / 06 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$4,517.00 - $5,638.00
Salary (Annually)
$54,204.00 - $67,656.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Nashville, TN
Department
Transportation
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, REGION 3 ADMINISTRATION / FLOATING MAINTENANCE, DAVIDSON COUNTY
This position is in the Region 3 - Business Solutions - Safety and Facilities - Facilities Section.
For more information, visit the link below :
https : / / www.tdot.tn.gov / PublicDocuments / Hr / RegionBusinessSolutions-SafetyandFacilitiesSection-FacilitiesEngineeringTechnician-4.pdf
This position has a starting rate of $4,826 monthly / $57,912 annually.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Education equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of relevant transportation operations experience and completion of the Engineering Technician Proficiency Program levels I through III
Or
Education equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of relevant transportation operations experience including at least one (1) year of experience with leading crews or teams on assignments and / or training employees, including effective communication through active listening, and providing verbal and written instructions
Substitution of Education for Experience :
An associate degree in a related field of study may substitute for 2 years of experience in the related field as outlined in the position description.
Relevant transportation operations experience should be full-time work in a combination of the following areas :
- Transportation-related construction and quality control inspections
- Materials and testing
- Surveying
- Transportation project operations and documentation
- Transportation Systems Management and Operation (i.e., Freeway, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), EMS, Freight, TIMs, Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) systems, and Active Transportation and Demand Management)
Necessary Special Qualifications
Possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of TennesseeSome positions within this classification may require candidates to possess and maintain, or obtain at their own expense and within 11 months of hire or promotion to this classification, a Class A Commercial Driver's License with an N endorsement without a Code O restriction (Code 52 restriction is allowable) that is valid in the State of TennesseeConditions of Employment
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for commercial driver and safety impact positions. Commercial drivers and safety impact employees will be subject to additional drug and alcohol testing during employment.Incorporating overtime, weekends, and night shifts into their schedules as work schedules dictate, including on-call rotationExtended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditionsWorking in and around construction and vehicular trafficWalking on uneven terrainClimbing ladders and construction scaffoldingCarrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 poundsDriving long distances are required as part of daily dutiesPerforming work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be wornOverview
SUMMARY
This is the senior level in the Engineering Technician series for TDOT. This position is primarily responsible for driving the transportation operation functions within the department. This includes contract development and implementation, interpretation and implementation of federal and state statutes, interpretation and implementation of department policy and procedures, surveying, materials sampling and testing, construction inspection, contract documentation of daily activities, interaction with internal and external customers, as well as the processing of permits requiring the ability to interpret and apply technical skill sets. In addition, the TDOT Engineering Technician IV follows the direction of the Supervisor to perform senior-level functions with complete responsibility for the most complex equipment operations and coordination of transportation technician activities. Employees in this class may be assigned to a headquarters specific office or a specific geographic area within a region or work in a region-wide assignment.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE : The job responsibilities listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.
Prioritizes and incorporates safe practices into daily activitiesLeads crews or teams on assignments and / or trains employees, including effective communication through active listening, and providing verbal and written instructionsReads, interprets, and applies federal and state statutes and department policies related to transportation activities including construction, materials acceptance, and environmental complianceAssists internal and external customers in identifying, documenting, and resolving highly complex issuesServes as a mentor in supporting career development and training, as well as cultivating communication and leadership skills of others at TDOTProvides acquired knowledge to project teams with respect to project design elements that resulted in change orders, schedule delays, and construction quality issues on previously constructed projectsReads, interprets, and applies contract documents, legal documents, and project design plans as part of daily activitiesEnsures TDOT's Quality Assurance process is followed for all work itemsDocuments project work activities per TDOT policies, specifications, and guidelines for progress reporting and use with contractor paymentsPerforms testing, including pertinent calculations, to meet the appropriate ASTM, AASHTO, and departmental specifications in the areas of soil, asphalt, concrete, density, field measurements, and manufactured productsSafely and effectively operates light duty vehicles, equipment used to remove snow and ice from highways and bridges, and heavy equipment necessary to conduct soil boring operationsImplements work zone traffic control per the MUTCD and TDOT's policies, specifications, and guidelinesOperates survey equipment to set line, grade, and project reference.Operates computer equipmentPerforms other job responsibilities as assignedCompetencies (KSA's)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Competencies
Knowledgeable of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)Knowledgeable in transportation operations safety proceduresKnowledgeable in administering contractsSkilled in report and form writingSkilled in applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the tradeSkilled in the use of light and heavy equipmentAbility to communicate effectively using both verbal and written instructionsAbility to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systemsAbility to recognize and take precaution for potential hazardsAbility to lead teams - maintaining effective work relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externalAbility to provide tailored instruction and teaching methods that accommodate the differing learning styles of othersAbility to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback on how to improve the process for effectiveness, quality, and efficiencyAbility to use objective thinking, focus on relevant details, and weigh the outcomes of different options to make decisions in resolving issues.Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from a variety of formats including statutes, policies, procedures, specifications, and construction drawingsKnowledge and ability in reviewing and enforcing traffic control and work zone traffic safety plansKnowledge and ability in reviewing and enforcing compliance of work site safety plans for field and laboratory facilities