Highway Signal Technician (Electrician) Job at Minnesota Department of Transportation, Mankato, MN

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  • Minnesota Department of Transportation
  • Mankato, MN

Job Description

Job Description

Highway Signal Technician (Electrician) | Salary Range: $35.14 - $40.81 / hourly; $73,372 - $85,211 / annually

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to get your foot in the door with State of Minnesota? If so, come join our MnDOT team in Mankato, MN!

WHY WORK FOR US? Check us out: -work-for-us/

Our Highway Signal Technician position will perform repairs, revisions, maintenance, and installation of MnDOT traffic signals, roadway lighting, ITS systems, and other electrical and electronic devices. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Review, monitor, and maintain records of the operational conditions of those systems.
  • 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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Learn more about our benefits: -work-for-us/benefits/

  • Health & Wellness: Low-cost medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans; health, dental, & dependent care spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health & well-being resources
  • Financial Well-Being: Public pension plans, deferred compensation plan & health care savings plan; life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, & paid parental leave
  • Professional Development: Tuition assistance, employee education, leadership development
  • Work/Life Balance: Paid vacation & sick leave including 12 paid holidays each year
  • At-Work Benefits: Employee Resource Groups, employee recognition, employee activities, fitness center at our Central Office

Here are the 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.

APPLY ONLINE BY 9/18/2025 (only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered)

  1. Go to & click “ Search Open Positions
  2. Enter the Job Opening ID “88570” in the Keywords search box & click “>>
  3. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting & click “ Apply for Job
  4. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: LinkedIn/Ellen

Visit for a listing of all our MnDOT job openings.

Questions? Contact Ellen Behrhorst (MnDOT Recruitment Specialist) - Ellen.Behrhorst@state.mn.us | 612.346.8330

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area,

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