Electronics Technician Senior

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Transportation - Agency 27
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$20.935
Job Posting:
JR2026-00030169 Electronics Technician Senior (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
11-13-2026
Job Description:
At the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), we reward our employees' hard work with a positive, supportive culture that encourages forward-thinking. We provide training/career development, advancement opportunities, ample paid time off, work-life balance, and exciting/challenging work opportunities. As a Senior Electronics Technician in our Strategic Planning Division, you will play an important role in developing safe highway systems for the state of Nebraska.

We reward our employees' hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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 (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fun, inviting teammates

JOB DUTIES

- 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 "specials" as required.
- Maintain and repair count equipment.
- Maintain inventory of count equipment and consumables.
- Process procurement transactions.
- Process and submit expense reports.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Two-year vocational degree in electronics, electricity, or other similar technologies and experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic devices/instruments, computer equipment, or related automated/electrical circuitry and hardware. Additional years of experience in the work described may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Electronic repair experience.
- Experience in the use of large power tools such as a concrete saw and extensive experience using hand power tools.

Other:

- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
- Potential overnight travel/stays around 15 nights per year.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Working knowledge of using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as working in an IT networked environment.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.