Lead Electronic Technical Specialist

Lead Electronic Technical Specialist

About the Role

This role provides strong leadership opportunities as you supervise field technicians manage day-to-day operations and drive key modernizations such as transitioning to electronic logbooks and deploying upgraded asset-management systems.

Position Information

• Salary Range: $25.90 - $43.36
• FT/PT Status: Full Time
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
• Schedule Code: AX - Career service exempt (at-will)
• Location: Traffic Operations Center 2060 South 2760 West Salt Lake UT
• Recruiter: Jill Barela I
• Application Deadline: 10/20/2026
  • *This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision: Guide day-to-day operations delegate assignments review work quality build team schedules provide technical training and assist with performance evaluations hiring and disciplinary procedures.
• Maintenance & Asset Operations: Coordinate work order response times manage inventory inspect equipment for compliance and safety track preventative maintenance schedules and implement digital asset-management tools.
• Technical Maintenance & Systems Repair: Install calibrate fabricate and repair specialized ITS hardware power systems and electronic components.
• Software & Hardware Configuration: Program and configure ramp meter controllers vehicle detection sensors Express Lanes field controllers and related traffic equipment.
• Cross-Agency Collaboration: Coordinate work with project leaders program managers local maintenance units external agencies and vendors.
• Public & Stakeholder Liaison: Respond to incoming inquiries or operational complaints explain policies resolve issues and document activities in official logs.

Qualifications

• Driver License: Valid drivers license.
• Experience & Education: At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience formal technical education or a combination of both.
• Professional Credentials: Hold at least one of the following credentials:
  • International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level III Certification
  • Traffic Inspection and Highway Lighting Certification
  • Journeyman Electrician License
• Availability: Willingness and capability to perform on-call shifts and work outside standard business hours on a regular basis.

Underfill Option

• Valid drivers license.
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience or education.
• Current IMSA Level II Certification (must obtain IMSA Level III Certification within one year of hire).
• Willingness and capability to perform on-call shifts and work outside standard business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Practical familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and IMSA guidelines.

Supplemental Information & Working Conditions

• Schedule Requirements: This role involves recurring night weekend and after-hours work.
• On-Call Status: Participation in the Unplanned On-Call Program for Traffic Signal Freeway Lighting and ITS Maintenance is required.
• Travel: Position requires periodic in-state and out-of-state travel which may include overnight or extended stays.
• Drug Testing: Requires a pre-employment drug screen and active participation in UDOTs random drug and alcohol testing program.
• Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
  • Physical Demands: Requires recurring physical exertion including standing walking across rough terrain bending crouching stooping stretching reaching and lifting items up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
  • Hazardous Operations & Environmental Risks: Involves working under unusual environmental stressors including elevated work heights up to 100 feet extreme outdoor weather conditions active machinery and electrical voltages up to 600V. Use of specialized safety equipment and strict adherence to protective protocols are required.

Why You Should Join Our Team

The Agency

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Benefits at a Glance

• Exceptional Health Coverage: We offer some of the most competitive medical premiums in the industry including comprehensive family plans with very low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options.
• Retirement Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options to fit your needs.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

Required Experience:

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