MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TECHNICAL COORDINATOR 1

Job Information


State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time
06/16/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time
06/29/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)
$5,100.00 - $6,373.00

Salary (Annually)
$61,200.00 - $76,476.00

Job Type
Full-Time

City, State Location
Nashville, TN

Department
Transportation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is in the Maintenance Operations Division - Field Support Section.

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This position has a starting salary of $5,119 monthly/$61,428 annually.

This position has a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home.


Qualifications



Education and Experience:

An a ssociate or bachelor's degree in a related field of study and three (3) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

OR

Education equivalent to graduation from high school and five (5) years of demonstrated competency in a related technical discipline.

Necessary Special Qualifications

• Some positions within this classification may require candidates possess and maintain a Class D driver's license valid to operate vehicles in the State of Tennessee
• Some p ositions 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 Tennessee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the Tennessee Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Knowledgeable in laboratory safety procedures
• Knowledgeable in required environmental procedures
• Knowledgeable in administering contracts
• Skilled in report and form writing
• Highly skilled in the use of objective thinking by focusing on relevant details and weighing the outcomes of different options to make decisions and resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to use computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Ability to recognize and take precaution for potential hazards
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with individual and groups, both internal and external
• Ability to provide tailored instruction and teaching methods that accommodate the differing learning styles of others
• Ability to analyze a process and offer actionable feedback on how to improve the process effectiveness, quality, and efficiency
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to set and manage timelines and priorities to complete the work that has been assigned
• Ability to provide strong customer service to internal and external customers.

Conditions of Employment

• Where a position requires a CDL, you must pass a drug test prior to employment. 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
• Extended durations outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Working in and around construction and vehicular traffic
• Walking on uneven terrain
• Climbing ladders and construction scaffolding
• Carrying equipment and samples in excess of 25 pounds
• Driving long distances are required as part of daily duties
• Performing work in which personal protective equipment will be required to be worn

Overview


The Maintenance Support Technical Coordinator 1 assists Divisions, technical disciplines, Project Teams, and the Field Support Section by conducting research, generating reports, analyzing data, budget development, and updating/revising Maintenance Operations Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position will assist with training events within the Field Support Section, including the Statewide Symposium and ROADEO.

The Technical Coordinator 1 position utilizes established Department policies, discipline-specific technical guidance, procedures, and manuals to assist Field Support in completing deliverables, budgeting, and implementing the TDOT Quality Management Process as part of the Department's Work Program. This position must effectively articulate concepts through mentoring and collaborating as part of a matrix organization.


Responsibilities


Provide oversight of the Field Support Section's consultants, contractors, and vendors, ensuring accurate requisitions and invoices and completion of all deliverables within scope and budget. Collaborate with Procurement teams to ensure timely and accurate payments. Maintain comprehensive records and generate detailed reports on transactions and contractual compliance.

Assist with the Statewide Symposium and ROADEO, a combined event featuring a heavy equipment operator competition and a leadership conference focused on enhancing field staff skills and innovation. Coordinate event logistics, including dates, locations, staffing, agenda, training programs, presentations, equipment allocation, documentation, notifications, and data management.

Assist with gathering data and generating reports for field operations, including snow and ice management, garage, and fleet operations.

Assist in the research and development of the Field Support Sections budget.

Assist the Statewide Technical Specialist in implementing and managing the Department's ProPath program.

Assist the Field Support Senior Technical Specialist in reviewing and updating TDOT's Field Support, Maintenance Operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs). Provide exceptional customer service to project stakeholders by sharing data and acquired knowledge with Project Teams, ensuring data is easily accessible and organized, exercising practical listening skills, and communicating effectively. Promote good public relations with customers. Provide accurate and timely verbal and/or written responses to the public and other Department personnel.