Job Class: Electronic Technician Senior or Electronic Technician
Agency: Transportation Dept
Job ID : 95399
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/10/2026
Closing Date : 07/16/2026
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
Salary Range: $25.46 - $35.79 / hourly; $53,160 - $74,729 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Fort Snelling
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.
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 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.Experience 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 repairs and maintenance and to calibrate equipment.
Ability to identify and classify electronic repair supplies and maintain stock records sufficient to supply usage statistics and to ensure timely availability of part and supplies.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions sufficient to carry out electronic equipment installation, maintenance, and repair.
Possession of valid class D driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a Power Limited Technician License from the MN Department of Labor & Industry.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work outside in all seasons, exposed to the weather (both hot and cold). The employee will work in high-volume traffic zones and walk on even and uneven and sloping ground in day and nighttime conditions. The employee will operate motor vehicles on and off the roadway. The employee will continually rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, kneeling, and squatting) while operating equipment and performing various other tasks frequently and daily. The employee will operate testing equipment (using vision and hearing) under varying temperatures. The employee must be able to move up to 50 pounds by pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying. Periodically, the employee will push and/or pull carts, dollies, and cabinets. The employee must be able to visually distinguish colors. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, and feet from injury. An individual with a disability may be qualified to perform the function if accommodation would enable this person to perform the job in a different way, and the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Education/License Verification.
Driver's License Check
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
