Electronic Technician Senior or Electronic Technician

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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 Class:
Electronic Technician Senior or Electronic Technician
Agency:
Transportation Department

• Job : 96662
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Posted on: 09/03/2026
• Closing Date: 09/16/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Operations Division / Electronic Techs
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Electronic Technician Senior Salary Range: $25.46 - $35.79 / hourly; $53,160 - $74,729 / annually
• Electronic Technician Salary Range: $24.02 - $33.86 / hourly; $50,104 - $70,700
• 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 posted at two classification levels:
Electronic Technician Senior and Electronic Technician. The final classification and starting salary will be based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

At the Electronic Technician Senior level, 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. Additionally, the position installs, repairs, and maintains telecommunication systems and equipment to ensure communications are maintained, and equipment is functional.

At the Electronic Technician level, 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.

NOTE:
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

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…