Electronic Technician Senior or Electronic Technician

Electronic Technician Senior or Electronic Technician

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees.

You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

• Job : 92057
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 02/11/2026
• Closing Date
  : 03/03/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
• Division/Unit
  :
  Electronic Techs
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $25.02 - $35.17 / hourly; $52,241 - $73,434 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This vacancy is being announced at two different job classes, Electronic Technician Senior and Electronic Technician. The final class and starting salary are dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications.

At the Electronic Technician Senior, the position performs highly technical work constructing, repairing, and maintaining traffic related electronic equipment under general supervision. Duties include installing, repairing, maintaining, and operating traffic control devices so that devices will operate in the field efficiently and effectively; repairing, maintaining, and modifying signal cabinets to specifications; performing preliminary checkout procedures to signal cabinets and traffic related electronic equipment;

testing bench equipment to assure proper operation during maintenance and repair procedures; responding to repair calls or replace of equipment in the field. Lastly, the position also installs, repairs, and maintains telecommunication systems and equipment so that communications are maintained, and equipment is functional.

At the Electronic Technician, the position maintains traffic signals and repairs, troubleshoots, and modifies traffic signal cabinets and equipment. Additionally, the position performs fieldwork in an efficient and safe manner.

Minimum Qualifications for the Electronic Technician Senior:

Registered Unlicensed Power Limited Technician license or obtain license within the probationary period.

Completion of a two-year vocational/technical program in Electronics Technology (e.g., associate in applied science degree or Electronic Technician diploma) or equivalent within the last ten years, OR equivalent experience as described in the bullets below:

• Experience applying standard practices and procedures used in the repair, installation, and maintenance of electronic equipment sufficient to ensure diagnosis, repair, and operational efficiency of such equipment. This must include the ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
  • Note:
    
    Examples of qualifying electronic equipment are data/voice/video communications systems, computer systems, storage systems, network equipment and cabling.
• Experience operating electronic tools, testing and measuring devices sufficient to perform electronic equipment repair and maintenance, and calibrate equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction sufficient to carry out electronic equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.

Experience with Microsoft Office products such Excel, Word, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Experience performing advanced, specialized repair, maintenance, and construction of electronic equipment; perform acceptance testing of equipment; and design and recommend new…