Minnesota Department of Transportation · 5 hours ago
Electronic Technician
Oakdale, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23.61/hr - $33.28/hrThe Minnesota Department of Transportation is focused on improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. They are seeking an Electronic Technician to perform advanced level installation, maintenance, and repair on electronic equipment associated with emergency response communications and roadway weather information systems.
GovernmentInfrastructureNon ProfitTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform advanced level installation, maintenance and repair on electronic equipment associated with Minnesota’s Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) communications system and the Minnesota’s Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS)
Maintain ARMER system including mobile and portable radio installations and programming, tower lighting controller repairs, tower shelter environmental systems, DC battery systems and network equipment
Maintain RWIS which provides real time road and weather information from over 125 statewide monitoring sites and provides essential data to snowplow operators, NOAA, and MnDOT’s 511 public information system
Perform maintenance on Humidity Sensors, Wind Speed/Direction Sensors, Precipitation sensors, Visibility sensors, Pavement Sensors, routers, switches, cameras, mother boards and backplanes
Qualification
Required
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 sufficient to ensure effective and efficient operation of advanced 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 written and oral technical information sufficient to provide to others in the repair, maintenance, and installation of advanced electronic equipment
Skills in troubleshooting techniques and handling sensitive electronic equipment and parts as well as a mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity are required
Knowledge of data base and data management concepts
Valid (Class D) driver's license
Preferred
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 manufacturer's equipment
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Transportation
The Minnesota Department of Transportation manages transportation infrastructure and services in Minnesota.
Founded in 1976
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Josh Knatterud-Hubinger
Chief Financial Officer
Craig Lenz
Principal Engineer - Local Partnership Program & Agreements
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