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What drives you?

At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesotas nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Job Details

Job Class: Electronic Technician
Agency: Transportation Department

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: 01/04/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Department/Transportation/AFSCME
Division/Unit: Statewide Radio Communications/Golden Valley Radio Shop
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday 7:30a.m. 4::00 p.m.
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $22.26 - $31.38 / hourly; $46,479 - $65,521 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 -Technical/AFSCME
Work Area: Golden Valley Radio Shop
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Telework Eligible: No
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans

The work youll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Job Summary

**When you start a career with us, you may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $5,000! Current MnDOT employees who refer a hired candidate may be eligible for a referral bonus of $1,000(link removed)>**

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.

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced level installation, maintenance, and repair of Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS). RWIS systems repairs may include but are not limited to Humidity Sensors, Wind Speed/Direction Sensors, Precipitation sensors, Visibility sensors, Pavement Sensors, routers, switches, mother boards and backplanes. This position will also include vehicle installations of various electronic equipment including two-way radios and Network WAN/LAN as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Two-year minimum certification in electronics OR equivalent work experience as described in the bullets below:

Knowledge of standard practices and procedures used in the repair, installation, and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic equipment with limited supervision or outside technical direction.
Knowledge of fault isolation tools, techniques, and equipment.
Knowledge of computer hardware, software, network operating systems, and capabilities sufficient to program and diagnose network equipment.
Ability to read and interpret detailed technical information sufficient to carry out electronic installation, maintenance, and repair.
Ability to communicate technical issues with peers, supervisors, and electronic vendors.
Skills in troubleshooting techniques and handling sensitive electronic equipment and parts as well as a mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity are required.
Valid (Class D) drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

A completion of two-year vocational/technical program in Electronics Technology (Associate in Applied Science degree or Electronic Technician diploma or ability to attain one within a year of hire.
Ability to work on a variety of manufacturers equipment.

Physical Requirements

Pre-Employment Physical Exam: A pre-placement physical examination is required for this position. Current employees who have successfully bid or are moving into a different functional work area will be required to complete the pre-employment physical exam for the area they are moving into. The scope of the physical exam will be limited to whether the employee can safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in compliance with state and federal law.

Additional Requirements

**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**

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, Drivers License Check, Math and Reading Assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select Apply for Job at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to (link removed)

If you have questions about the position, contact Glenn Payton at glenn.payton@state.mn.us or 651-366-3372.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Glenn Payton at glenn.payton@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agencys mission
91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

Public pension plan
Training and professional development
Paid vacation and sick leave
11 paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave
Low-cost medical and dental coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs and resources
Employer paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Health care spending and savings accounts
Dependent care spending account
Tax-deferred compensation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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