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Equipment Technician 8-E10 (Electronic Services Unit) - Planning

Salary

$20.00 - $32.70 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

5901-25-TP-22-DII-EquipTech

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

08/27/2025

Closing Date

9/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

TECHNICAL (SEIU)

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+ Benefits

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Job Description

This is a full-time position based at the State Secondary Complex near Dimondale Michigan.

Do you enjoy driving around scenic Michigan and working outdoors? Do you enjoy troubleshooting electronic equipment at diverse roadside locations? Does a four-day work week with Fridays off sound tempting? If so, this is the position for you! The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking applicants for a full-time equipment technician. You will work in both field and office settings to install and maintain traffic monitoring equipment that helps MDOT design better roads!

This position will be trained to troubleshoot equipment, software and data collection-related issues. If you are flexible and embrace challenges that may come your way, come work for us.

This position is responsible for supporting MDOT’s permanent traffic monitoring program through the data collection of traffic or travel information as required by the Federal Highway Administration. In a learning capacity, this position offers a combination of field and office work. The field work primarily consists of day trips to traffic monitoring sites across Michigan to install, maintain, diagnose, repair and calibrate traffic monitoring equipment. Various maintenance, monitoring, support and research activities are performed out of the home office location at the State Secondary Complex.

The employee sometimes works alone with minimal supervision in the field. The employee will develop the skills needed to use independent judgement to maintain, manage and develop aspects of specific program areas that they may be assigned.

General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position

Diagnose, repair, maintain, modify, test, fabricate and program equipment used in the acquisition of highway traffic data (traffic volumes, vehicle speeds, vehicle classifications and vehicle weights). Provide assistance in daily computer operations within the Lansing shop. Assist in the installation and maintenance of field-permanent traffic recorder stations, including site preparation, such as loop installation and repair, pedestal and cabinet installation, cellular communications equipment and power drops, and loop lead-in cables. Assist during the annual calibration of weigh-in-motion sites, as well as provide support with Welcome Center monitoring equipment. Operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more to transport equipment to job sites and in performance of weigh-in-motion site calibrations. CDL training will be provided if needed.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E10) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

+ Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/EQIPTCHEA03R%20PD%206.2025%20FINAL.pdf)

+ All about MDOT

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is a diverse, innovative agency of approximately 2,800 employees serving Michigan citizens in offices throughout the state. Using cutting-edge technology and multi-disciplinary partnerships, MDOT oversees the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance for more than 9,600 miles of I, US and M routes that are the backbone of the state's economy. From aviation to intercity passenger services, rail freight and local public transit services, MDOT is involved in all modes of transportation. Through numerous employee engagement programs and mentoring opportunities, employees are provided opportunities to thrive in their careers and, in doing so, improve the lives of Michigan residents and visitors.

For information on benefits, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of an associate's degree in electrical, electromechanical, electronics engineering, or electronics technology.

Experience

Equipment Technician 8

No specific type or amount is required.

Equipment Technician 9

One year of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment equivalent to an Equipment Technician 8.

Equipment Technician E10

Two years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment equivalent to an Equipment Technician, including one year equivalent to an Equipment Technician 9.

Alternate Education and Experience

Four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment may be substituted for the education requirement. This is in addition to the experience requirements for the specific levels.

A certificate from a two year, post-secondary, technical program in electrical, electromechanical, or electronics technology may be substituted for the education requirement.

Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work qualifies for the Equipment Technician 10 level.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

+ Possession of a Commercial Learner's Permit is required upon appointment to the position. Continuing employment requires possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Group A with no air brake restrictions within 12 months of the date of hire, with the associated costs covered by MDOT.

+ Attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application . Click here (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U . S . educational equivalents . Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (https://www.naces.org/members) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (https://aice-eval.org/members/)

View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EquipmentTechnician.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at [email protected] .

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application. Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes. Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?

+ Yes

+ No

02

EQIPTCH – Do you possess one of the following? An associate's degree or higher in electrical, electromechanical, electronics engineering, or electronics technology. If so, please attach an official copy of your transcripts; OR At least four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment; OR A certificate from a two year, post-secondary, technical program in electrical, electromechanical, or electronics technology. If so, please attach a copy of your official certificate. OR A bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

+ Yes

+ No

03

EQIPTCH - Please select your level of experience.

+ None

+ At least one year of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment equivalent to an Equipment Technician.

+ At least two years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment equivalent to an Equipment Technician.

+ At least three years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment equivalent to an Equipment Technician.

+ At least four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment equivalent to an Equipment Technician.

04

Do you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you do not possess a CDL or Commercial Learner's Permit, are you willing and able to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit prior to being hired into this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ I already possess a CDL or Commercial Learner's Permit

06

Do you possess a Group A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a "N" or "X" endorsement and no air brake restrictions?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you do not have a CDL as listed above: 1) Do you possess a Group A CDL without the N or X endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions OR 2) A Group B CDL with or without the N or X endorsement, and no Air Brake restrictions? If so, are you willing and able to obtain a Group A CDL with the N or X endorsement from the State of Michigan within twelve months of being hired into this position?

+ Yes

+ No

+ I already possess a CDL A with N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions

08

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).

+ Yes

+ No

11

For all the above questions, if you indicated you have the experience listed, you must document the experience in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume otherwise your application may be screened out of this hiring process. Do you understand this requirement and have you documented your experience, if applicable?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Please select the number of years' experience you have with diagnostics related to electronic equipment:

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

13

If you indicated you have experience with diagnostics related to electronic equipment, please describe the extent of your experience. If none, indicate N/A.

14

Please select the number of years' experience you have troubleshooting electrical devices:

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

15

If you indicated you have experience troubleshooting electrical devices, please describe the extent of your experience. If none, indicate N/A.

16

Please select the number of years' experience you have using computers and specialized software:

+ More than 5 years

+ 3-5 years

+ 1-3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ No experience

17

If you indicated you have experience using computers and specialized software, please describe the extent of your experience. If none, indicate N/A.

18

Please describe your ability to communicate effectively:

19

If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation? Failure to attach official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation may result in your application being screened out of this hiring process.

+ Yes

+ No

+ Not applicable

20

MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?

+ MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program

+ MDOT TRAC Program

+ MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program

+ Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship

+ MI Construction Career Days

+ National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

+ Other

+ N/A

+ MDOT Capstone Internship

21

MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)

+ State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com

+ LinkedIn

+ College/University Career Services Office or website

+ Twitter

+ Facebook

+ Indeed

+ Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)

+ Michigan Works! Agency

+ Career Fair

+ GovDelivery

+ Billboard

+ Employee Referral

+ Veterans Organization

+ Government Jobs

+ Diversity Jobs

+ recruitics

+ ZipRecruiter

+ Other

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Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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