Electrician 2 (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Electrician 2 (Multiple Positions) Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1 Electric Crew Clackamas This position offers scheduled compensation adjustments, including a 2.5% cost-of-living increase effective February 1, 2026, and a 4% increase effective January 1, 2027. This increase is not reflected in the salary posted on this announcement. The role: Are you a licensed Electrician looking for meaningful work that keeps Oregon moving? Join our team and put your skills to work in the field helping maintain and improve the electrical systems that keep our highways safe and efficient. This hands-on position supports ODOT’s mission to provide a safe and reliable transportation system and serves communities across Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, and Hood River counties. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

Requirements

• A General Journeyman Electrical license. Be sure a copy of your license is attached to your application form.
• This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 9200 SE Lawnfield Rd., Clackamas 97015 for emergency call-outs.
• You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license B (CDL-B) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions, OR have the ability to acquire a class B within 60 days of hire.
• A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.
• We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working different work schedules based on business needs.
• Experience working on traffic signals, highway illumination, motors/motor controls, generators, or conduits.
• Experience with conflict management, oversight responsibilities and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with workplace safety and employee safety.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical equipment that is overhead, on poles with a height up to 110 feet or is underground.
• Traffic signal hardware.
• Variable message signs.
• Roadway video/camera systems.
• Portable light plants and generators.
• Extensions, modifications and repairs to branch circuits in and around all ODOT facilities.
• Lighting fixtures, including on bridges (LED, HPS, Fluorescent, etc.).
• Drawbridge controls and related circuitry.
• Motor controls for shop equipment, including air compressors, overhead doors, fuel pumps, ventilation, rock crushers, storm water pumps and HVAC.
• Participate in team development and train apprentice electricians.
• Work outdoors on a year-round basis in all weather conditions, often in close proximity to heavy highway traffic.
• Some work on structures of high elevation such as bridges, light towers and buildings.
• Must be available to work any time, 24/7, including holidays and respond to emergencies.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 70 pounds, bending, stooping and sitting in a vehicle for long periods.
• This position requires the ability to distinguish colors.

Benefits

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees