**Job Class: Eletronic Technician** **Agency: Transportation** + **Job ID:** 86832 + **Location:** Oakdale + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary:** Unlimited + **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted:** 06/13/2025 + **Closing Date:** 07/07/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Transportation Department/Transportation/AFSCME + **Division/Unit:** State Aid for Local Transportation/Statewide Radio Communications + **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift + **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $23.26 - $32.79 / hourly; $48,567 - $68,466 / annually + **Classified Status:** Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union:** 207-Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area:** Oakdale Radio Shop + **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt + 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. 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 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). ARMER system maintenance includes mobile and portable radio installations and programming, tower lighting controller repairs, tower shelter environmental systems, DC battery systems and network equipment. RWIS 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. RWIS system maintenance may include but are not limited to Humidity Sensors, Wind Speed/Direction Sensors, Precipitation sensors, Visibility sensors, Pavement Sensors, routers, switches, cameras, mother boards and backplanes. **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 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 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 manufacturer’s equipment. **Additional Requirements** It is our policy that the successful candidate must pass employer reference checks and a criminal history check prior to employment. The reference check and background check may consist of the following components: + SEMA4 Records Check + Criminal History Check + Employment Reference Check + Education/License Verification + Driver’s License Verification 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.