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Posted: February 24, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Electrician Licensed E9 (University Region)

State of Michigan

Transportation

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$31.38 - $40.32

per hour

Closes

March 11, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems for roads, like traffic signals and highway lights, in Michigan's University Region for the Department of Transportation.

You'll work alone or in a team to install, fix, and inspect these systems, including checking contractors' work to meet safety standards.

It's a good fit for licensed electricians who enjoy hands-on outdoor work, driving heavy vehicles, and ensuring safe travel on state highways.

Key Requirements

  • Possess a valid journeyman electrician's license issued by the State of Michigan
  • Obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit upon hire
  • Acquire and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Group A with N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions within 12 months of hire
  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Ability to operate vehicles or trailers with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, such as aerial bucket trucks
  • Experience in installing, upgrading, repairing, and inspecting electrical systems like traffic signals and freeway lighting
  • Knowledge of electrical codes regulated by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Full Job Description

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Responsible for the maintenance of all roadway electrical devices and electrical equipment for the University Region. This position performs work independently or as part of an electrician work group to address the state trunkline electrical needs within the University Region. Responsibilities include installing, upgrading, and performing routine and emergency repair of signals, freeway lighting, and related electronic equipment. This position inspects the work of contractors hired by Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to install signals and freeway lighting to ensure that all work conforms to specifications and the electrical code as regulated by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and
accepts the contracted work. Inspects preventative maintenance work of contractors and contract agencies.

Operate a vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more (e.g., aerial bucket truck, work trailer, arrow board) when installing and/or repairing aerial traffic signal equipment, setting poles and pedestals, installing an/or repairing overhead wires and cables, and installing and/or repairing lighting at MDOT facilities.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Electrician Licensed E9 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:





For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.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.

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Requirements

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.


Experience

No specific type or amount is required beyond that required for licensure.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:
  • Possess a journeyman electrician's license issued by the State of Michigan.
  • Possess a Commercial Learner’s Permit upon appointment to the position.

    Continuing employment requires possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Group A with either an N or X endorsement and no air brake restrictions which must be obtained within 12 months of the date of hire into the position and must maintain throughout employment in the position.

    This position will be located at one of the following locations:

    • 4701 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201
    • 731 N. Canal, Lansing, MI 48917
    View the classification specification at:

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

    This position is a Test-Designated Position.

    The selected candidate may be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test and physical (if applicable) and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this position.

    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 nautac@michigan.gov.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/25/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5234365