Lead Electrician (Underfill Option

Lead Electrician (Underfill Option)

Electrician 3 – Lead Electrician Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 3 Electrical Crew Roseburg

The role:

Are you a licensed general supervising electrician looking for meaningful work that makes a difference? Join ODOT and use your expertise to help keep Oregon's transportation system safe and reliable. In this role, you'll perform electrical work, oversee and mentor electricians, sign off on completed jobs, obtain required permits and help plan and deliver electrical projects. You'll also troubleshoot complex technical issues, recommend materials and equipment, and assist the development of your team.

This position works with a regional ODOT maintenance crew responsible for maintaining the highway system throughout Coos and Douglas counties, as well as portions of Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties. Every day, your work directly assists ODOT's mission to provide a safe and efficient transportation system for all Oregonians.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at an Electrician 3 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for an Electrician 2 ($5,988 - $7,968) to apply, as we may consider under filling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a Electrician
3. Underfill training will not exceed three years.

Don't wait to apply! Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A day in the life:

• Maintain and repair highway electrical systems, including illumination on poles up to 110 feet, underground and overhead lighting systems, control circuits, traffic signal controllers, flashing beacons, ramp meters, variable message signs, road weather information systems, traffic count systems and roadway video/camera systems.
• Install, inspect, troubleshoot and repair traffic signal systems, including field wiring, traffic detection circuits, signal components, sign illumination and related electrical equipment.
• Maintain and repair electrical systems at buildings and facilities, including power services, distribution panels, branch circuits, lighting fixtures, motor controls, fuel pump systems, ventilation equipment and heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls.
• Perform electrical maintenance for bridges, including waterway navigation lights, automatic lamp rotation systems, aviation warning beacons, drawbridge controls and communication circuits.
• Maintain electrical systems at rest areas and landscaping facilities, including potable water, irrigation and wastewater pump controls, permanent and temporary power services and underground and overhead feeder circuits.
• Locate and identify underground electrical lines for roadway lighting, traffic signals and other ODOT-owned electrical systems.
• Manage daily operations by maintaining material inventory, documenting work activities, addressing signal calls and complaints, assisting partner agencies, participating in emergency activities and completing required continuing education.
• Work as part of a team by participating in meetings, advancing team initiatives, providing feedback and maintaining professional relationships with employees, partners and the public while contributing to a safe and productive work environment.
• Perform physically demanding work in a variety of environments, including heavy traffic areas, construction zones, uneven terrain, confined spaces and elevated work locations.
• Operate vehicles and equipment, maintain a valid Class B CDL, follow safety requirements and handle emergency callouts, including rotating, night or on-call assignments as needed.

What's in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
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