Electrician Licensed E9 - Bay Region

State of Michigan; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan invites applications for an Electrician Licensed E9 position, with the option to apply for Electrician Master Licensed E10. This role covers maintenance of traffic control devices and electrical systems across the Bay Region for MDOT.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and a journeyman electrician license. CDL learner’s permit with appropriate endorsements is required within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman electrician license.
• CDL learner’s permit with required endorsements obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic traffic control devices and electrical equipment for the Bay Region.
• Install, repair, inspect, and perform routine or emergency maintenance on traffic signals, freeway lighting, MDOT facilities, ITS equipment.
• Operate an aerial bucket truck and aerial lift for installing and repairing traffic signal equipment and lighting at MDOT facilities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman electrician license

Job description

Position

Electrician Licensed E9 – Job Number: 5901-26-BR-2-ELE9-JH. Candidates may also apply for Electrician Master Licensed E10 – Job Number: 5901-25-BR-5-ELE10-JH.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for maintenance of all electronic traffic control devices and electrical equipment for the Bay Region. The incumbent will perform installation, repair, inspection, and routine or emergency maintenance on traffic signals, freeway lighting, MDOT facilities, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and related electronic equipment. The role may include inspecting work of contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and electrical code regulated by LARA. The incumbent is required to operate an aerial bucket truck (over 26,000 pounds) and aerial lift equipment for installing and repairing traffic signal equipment, setting poles and pedestals, overhead wires and cables, and lighting at MDOT facilities.

Compensation

Salary range: minimum to maximum for Electrician Licensed E9.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman electrician license.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) learner’s permit upon appointment and a CDL Group A with N or X endorsement and no air‑brake restrictions obtained within 12 months of hire.

Additional Qualifications

No specific experience required beyond that required for licensure.

Benefits

Information on benefits available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Employment Conditions

MDOT does not participate in E‑Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. All newly hired employees are required to submit and pass a pre‑employment drug test and physical (if applicable). Criminal and driving records will also be checked. Offer contingent on results.

Application Process

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited in the selection process.

Contact

Camryn Nauta – [e-mail].

Accommodations

Contact ADA coordinator for reasonable accommodation.

Full Job Specification

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