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Working Title: Highway Signal Technician

Job Class: Highway Signal Technician

Agency: Transportation Dept

+ **Job ID** : 88570

+ **Location** : Mankato

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 08/29/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/18/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / DOT-Metro-Central Off-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : Operations Division / Greater MN HSTS

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

+ **Salary Range:** $35.14 - $40.81 / hourly; $73,372 - $85,211 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

+ **Work Area:** ESS Electricians Mankato

+ **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.

This position will act as a Highway Systems Electrician to perform repairs, revisions, maintenance, and installation of MnDOT traffic signals, roadway lighting, ITS systems, and other electrical and electronic devices. To review, monitor, and maintain records of the operational conditions of those systems. To assure that electrical installations associated with MnDOT District traffic control devices comply with national and local electrical codes, and with MnDOT construction specifications and standards, and are properly and safely operating.

** 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.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Possession of a current Minnesota Class A Master Electrician or Journeyworker A Electrician’s license. If obtaining licensure through reciprocity, licensure documentation from the MN Department of Labor & Industry must be provided to MnDOT HR prior to starting employment.

+ A valid Class D Driver’s License.

+ Ability to obtain a Minnesota CDL, Class A or B License without an airbrake restriction within the probationary period.

+ Ability and skill in the use of hand and power tools sufficient to install, alter, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic systems and equipment in the field.

+ Knowledge of State and National Electrical and Safety Codes, construction safety and standard electrical practices, techniques, materials, and tools sufficient to ensure that work and materials comply with codes, and to select supplies, materials, and work methods to apply to electrical projects.

+ Ability to manage workload using computerized databases and spreadsheets.

+ Human relation skills sufficient to communicate to and effectively work with others including those within MnDOT as well as other governmental agencies and the general public.

+ Ability to perform maintenance duties while working at heights up to 70 feet.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with traffic signals and/or lighting systems.

+ Experience in roadway construction practices as applicable to signal and lighting maintenance.

+ Knowledge and application of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work outside in all season weather exposed to the weather elements (both hot and cold). On a daily basis, the employee will work in high volume traffic zones and walk on even and uneven/sloping ground. They will operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment on and off the roadway. The employee will continually rotate through various body positions (standing, twisting, bending, sitting, and kneeling) while operating equipment and performing various other tasks frequently and on a daily basis. The employee will operate mechanized equipment such as aerial trucks, trenching equipment, forklift, pickup truck, cutting torch and zip saw. The employees must frequently move over 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, or lifting and carrying. The employee must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment to protect the head, eyes, hearing, respiration, visibility and feet from injury.

Additional Requirements

The incumbent will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. The incumbent must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetylmorphine (6-AM) if they currently possess a commercial driver's license.

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, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and drug test if applicable.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.