Electronic Technician Senior or Electronic Technician

** Job Class:
Electronic Technician Senior or Electronic Technician*
* ** Agency:
Transportation Dept*
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** Job ** : 95399

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 07/10/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/16/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

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** Division/Unit** :
Operations Division / Electronic Techs

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $25.46 - $35.79 / hourly; $53,160 - $74,729 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

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** Work Area** :
Fort Snelling

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* 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*
* ** 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.

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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 equipment and parts as needed.

Ability to perform layout and design of electronic systems.

Ability to lead the work of other technicians in the provision of repair and maintenance of electronic equipment to meet training and work direction needs, to ensure safety, provide timely service and identify problems.

Possession of valid class D driver's license.

** Minimum Qualifications for the*
* ** Electronic Technician**  **:*
* Registered Unlicensed Power Limited Technician license or obtain license within the probationary period.

Completion of a two-year…