Electrician 2 – Journeyman Electrician
Oregon Department of Transportation
Region 2
Electrical Unit
Salem

Salary: $5,483 – $ 7,296

The role: 

We are looking for a talented journeyman electrician to join our team! As a key member, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects including traffic signals, highway illumination, roadside flashers and building grounds owned by ODOT throughout Region 2. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in working with and supporting fellow electricians to ensure successful project completion. Apply today!

Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Perform roadside electrical work on traffic signals, highway illumination, and highway flashers.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and upgrade traffic signal control systems.
• Assist with maintenance on distribution panels, branch circuits, fixtures and motor controls.
• Work on and below bridges; navigation lights, aviation warning beacons, drawbridge controls and any other related services.
• Use bucket trucks, scissor lifts and ladders to perform electrical work.
• Collaborate and contribute in team decision making while in the field and planning stages of projects.
• Determine best methods to completing task and assignments.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, materials and the National Electrical Code to ensure work is done in a safe and orderly manner.
• May be required to work in heights in excess of 110 feet, excavations in depths in excess of four feet and over large bodies of water.
• Work outdoors on a year-round basis in all weather conditions, often in close proximity to vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

A General Journeyman Electrical license.

Special qualifications:

• This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 885 Airport Road SE, Salem, OR 97301 for emergency call-outs.
• Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business. You must possess a current, valid commercial driver’s license B (CDL-B) with no air brake restrictions OR have the ability to acquire one within one year of hire (ODOT will cover training and costs) to be considered eligible for this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Strong mathematical knowledge to resolve electrical and construction issues.
• Experience in electrical safety tools and PPE.
• Able to troubleshoot, repair and upgrade electrical circuits on different types of equipment, lights and facilities.
• Experience following and enforcing safety guidelines.

Learn more and apply:

Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.

For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer