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Medium Voltage Electrician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$48,968 - $73,817

per year

Closes

March 14, 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 and mechanical systems in transportation infrastructure, such as traffic signals, tunnel lights, ventilation fans, and fire alarms, to keep them running safely and efficiently.

Workers will diagnose problems using tools and blueprints, fix or replace parts, and ensure everything meets safety codes.

It's a great fit for experienced electricians who enjoy hands-on work outdoors or in tunnels and want to support public safety in Pennsylvania.

Key Requirements

  • Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade, or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
  • Ability to bring personal hand tools required for a journeyman electrician
  • Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical circuitry using technical drawings, schematics, and testing equipment
  • Experience working with low-voltage control circuits and high-voltage systems (480 to 23,000 volts)
  • Knowledge of electrical codes and standards for installing devices, fixtures, cables, and conduits
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including cleaning, lubrication, mechanical repairs, and component replacements in systems like ventilation fans and lighting

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation is actively looking to hire a Medium Voltage Electrician in Allegheny County.

This dynamic role encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities, including the execution of preventive maintenance and repairs on various mechanical and electrical systems.

The position involves working with power supply and lighting systems, fire alarm systems, traffic signal controls, carbon monoxide detection systems, and tunnel ventilation fans.

Candidates will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology while ensuring the safety and efficiency of essential infrastructure.

If you are skilled in this field and eager to contribute to the community, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

In this position, it is essential to possess the personal hand tools typically required of a journeyman electrician. Responsibilities include the cleaning and lubrication of ventilation fan motors, bearings, dampers, and drive units, along with performing necessary mechanical repairs, adjustments, and parts replacements. The role also involves identifying and diagnosing faults in electrical circuitry and defective components by interpreting technical drawings and schematics, as well as utilizing various testing equipment.

Additionally, the technician is tasked with repairing, adjusting, or replacing worn or malfunctioning components. The work encompasses both low-voltage control circuits and high-voltage industrial systems, specifically those operating between 480 volts and 23,000 volts. This includes servicing and cleaning tunnel light fixtures, which entails re-lamping, ballast replacement, socket fixture repairs, rewiring, and other necessary replacements. Furthermore, the technician is responsible for the installation of electrical devices, fixtures, cables, and conduits, ensuring compliance with established standards and electrical codes, while also servicing and maintaining detection and recording devices.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • This position may require rotating shift work due to 24/7 operations.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.


Conditions of Employment:

  • This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.


Additional Requirements:

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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