Equipment Technician 8-E10 (Electronic Services Unit) - Planning presso State of Michigan, MI

About the Department

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.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Position Description
• 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, 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.

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Other Qualifications

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 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 or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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

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.