Initial Posting Date 11/06/2025 Application Deadline 11/20/2025 Agency Department of Transportation Salary Range 5,842 - 7,774 Position Type Employee Position Title Electrician 2 (Multiple Positions) Job Description Electrician 2 (Multiple Positions) Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1 Electric Crew Clackamas This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session. 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. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying. 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. A Day In The Life • Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical equipment that is overhead, on poles with a height up to 110 feet or is underground. Equipment includes: • 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. • To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov. What’s In It For You • Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer. • Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying. • The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. • Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications! Minimum Qualifications A General Journeyman Electrical license. Be sure a copy of your license is attached to your application form. Special Qualifications 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. As of Sept. 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rescinded prior guidance that allowed state DMVs to issue limited term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). As a result, individuals who hold a lawful employment authorization document (EAD) are no longer eligible to obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or commercial driver’s license (CDL). This federal policy change may impact candidates applying for positions that require a CDL. For more information, please refer to the FMCSA announcement and the accompanying FAQ. What We’d Like To See If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward. • 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. How To Apply • Complete the following required steps: • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer. • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application. • After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. • If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. Need help? • For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov Additional Information • This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying. • We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. • The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process. • We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies. • We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position. • You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1. Electrician Jobs
See More Details >>Description: We have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Journey Electrician LMPJ / Journey Electrician/Millwright LMPJ at our Lebanon, Oregon operation. Key Functions: • Manage the electrical systems in the operation. • Install, repair, and troubleshoot all electrical systems in the operation. • Effectively maintain communications with maintenance personnel and supervisors to safely and efficiently perform mill maintenance duties (reactive and preventive). • May also assist with basic mechanical maintenance functions as needed. Weyerhaeuser provides an excellent total compensation and benefits package. Pay rate ranges from $36.83 (Dual Craft Journey Level LMPJ) to $39.89 (Dual Craft Master Maintenance LMPJ). Must be able to acquire licensing in the state of Oregon within six months of hire date. Licensing fees paid by Weyerhaeuser. Oregon only recognizes licenses in the following states: Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah, Wyoming Qualifications: • High School diploma or equivalent • Must have minimum 1 year electrical experience in a manufacturing plant. • Currently hold or able to obtain State of Oregon Electrical license (LMPJ) within 6 months • Minimum 2 years millwright experience • Ability to program, repair, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Control units (PLCs) and Optimization Control Systems in the operation • Ability to troubleshoot 480v and low voltage electrical systems, AC and DC • Ability to troubleshoot, set up, and program variable speed drives • Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints and schematics • Must demonstrate logical problem solving skills and react appropriately in upset situations • Excellent computer skills and fluent with standard Microsoft office products • Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities • Able to work with computerized maintenance system for processes, stores, work orders, etc • Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problems solving skills • Dedicated, self-motivated team member, willing and able to work independently and in a team system • Must be willing and able to work shifts, call-ins, holidays, and overtime The following qualifications are desired: • Knowledge of and hands-on experience with the following technologies: instrumentation, electronics, lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam, welding and pneumatics • Working knowledge of NEC • General electrical systems (motor starters, lighting circuits, and power distribution equipment) • Experience with Allen Bradley PLC5 and/or Control Logix • Knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools • Wood products or engineered wood products experience About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. About Wood Products We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. #ST1 Description: We have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Journey Electrician LMPJ / Journey Electrician/Millwright LMPJ at our Lebanon, Oregon operation. Key Functions: • Manage the electrical systems in the operation. • Install, repair, and troubleshoot all electrical systems in the operation. • Effectively maintain communications with maintenance personnel and supervisors to safely and efficiently perform mill maintenance duties (reactive and preventive). • May also assist with basic mechanical maintenance functions as needed. Weyerhaeuser provides an excellent total compensation and benefits package. Pay rate ranges from $36.83 (Dual Craft Journey Level LMPJ) to $39.89 (Dual Craft Master Maintenance LMPJ). Must be able to acquire licensing in the state of Oregon within six months of hire date. Licensing fees paid by Weyerhaeuser. Oregon only recognizes licenses in the following states: Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah, Wyoming Qualifications: • High School diploma or equivalent • Must have minimum 1 year electrical experience in a manufacturing plant. • Currently hold or able to obtain State of Oregon Electrical license (LMPJ) within 6 months • Minimum 2 years millwright experience • Ability to program, repair, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Control units (PLCs) and Optimization Control Systems in the operation • Ability to troubleshoot 480v and low voltage electrical systems, AC and DC • Ability to troubleshoot, set up, and program variable speed drives • Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints and schematics • Must demonstrate logical problem solving skills and react appropriately in upset situations • Excellent computer skills and fluent with standard Microsoft office products • Willingness to fully cross train in other technical areas to enhance capabilities • Able to work with computerized maintenance system for processes, stores, work orders, etc • Excellent teamwork, cooperation and problems solving skills • Dedicated, self-motivated team member, willing and able to work independently and in a team system • Must be willing and able to work shifts, call-ins, holidays, and overtime The following qualifications are desired: • Knowledge of and hands-on experience with the following technologies: instrumentation, electronics, lubrication, hydraulics, power transmission, mechanics, steam, welding and pneumatics • Working knowledge of NEC • General electrical systems (motor starters, lighting circuits, and power distribution equipment) • Experience with Allen Bradley PLC5 and/or Control Logix • Knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools • Wood products or engineered wood products experience About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. About Wood Products We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. #ST1
See More Details >>The Maintenance Millwright/Electrician is responsible for executing and streamlining general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair tasks for manufacturing equipment and facility improvements. • Install, set up, service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various machine control components to ensure optimal operation. • Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan. • Diagnose issues, implement repairs, and coordinate necessary parts and tools for efficient execution. • Assist in the installation and setup of new machinery and equipment. • Ensure safety and compliance standards are maintained during all maintenance activities.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Salem, OR, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship lasts about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a significant presence in Oregon, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Salem earn an average of $1,556 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,996. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
