Electronic Technician

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced level installation, maintenance and repair on electronic equipment associated with Minnesota’s Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) communications system and the Minnesota’s Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS). ARMER system maintenance includes mobile and portable radio installations and programming, tower lighting controller repairs, tower shelter environmental systems, DC battery systems and network equipment.

RWIS provides real‑time road and weather information from over 125 statewide monitoring sites and provides essential data to snowplow operators, NOAA and MnDOT’s 511 public information system. RWIS system maintenance may include but is not limited to humidity sensors, wind speed/direction sensors, precipitation sensors, visibility sensors, pavement sensors, routers, switches, cameras, mother boards and backplanes.

• Two‑year minimum certification in electronics or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of standard practices and procedures used in the repair, installation, and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic equipment sufficient to ensure effective and efficient operation of advanced equipment with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of fault isolation tools, techniques, and equipment.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, network operating systems, and capabilities sufficient to program and diagnose network equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed technical information sufficient to carry out electronic installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to communicate written and oral technical information sufficient to provide to others in the repair, maintenance, and installation of advanced electronic equipment.
• Skills in troubleshooting techniques and handling sensitive electronic equipment and parts as well as a mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity are required.
• Knowledge of database and data management concepts.
• Valid Class D driver’s license.

• Completion of a two‑year vocational/technical program in Electronics Technology (Associate in Applied Science degree, Electronic Technician diploma, or the ability to attain one within a year of hire).
• Ability to work on a variety of manufacturer’s equipment.

• Successful candidate must pass past‑employer reference checks and a criminal history check.
• Background investigation may include SEMA4 records check, criminal history check, employment reference check, education/license verification, and driver’s license check.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, including fertility care, diabetes care, and dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• Six weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing income after retirement (after at least three years of service).
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.