Electronics Technician Senior

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a Senior Electronics Technician in its Strategic Planning Division in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role supports development of safe highway systems statewide by installing, maintaining, and repairing traffic-counting equipment and collecting traffic and weigh-in-motion data. The position may involve approximately 15 overnight stays per year.

Requirements

Two-year vocational degree in electronics, electricity, or similar technologies, plus experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic devices or instruments, computer equipment, or related automated/electrical circuitry and hardware. Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Valid driver's license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, and experience working in an IT-networked environment.
Ability to undertake potential overnight travel, approximately 15 nights per year.

Nice To Haves

Electronic repair experience.
Experience using large power tools, such as a concrete saw, and extensive experience using hand power tools.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain automated traffic counting sites statewide.
Collect Weigh-In-Motion data in the eastern half of the state annually.
Use radar and collect portable count data as required.
Collect data for special counts as required.
Maintain and repair count equipment.
Maintain inventory of count equipment and consumables.
Process procurement transactions.
Process and submit expense reports.

Benefits

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%.
13 paid holidays.
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately.
Military leave.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal government.
79% employer-paid health insurance plans.
Dental and vision insurance plans.
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
Career advancement opportunities.
Training and development based on career aspirations.
Employee Assistance Program.
Job security and stability.