Equipment Technician 8 - E10 (electronic Services Unit) - Planning

Equipment Technician 8-E10 (Electronic Services Unit)

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 judgment 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.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (8) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (E10) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for. For additional information, please see the links below:

Required education and experience:

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.

Alternate Education and Experience: 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 coursework qualifies for the Equipment Technician 10 level.

Additional requirements and information:

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.

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. 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. If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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. More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if military pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 40