Maintenance Specialist Traffic Control & Electronic Systems Journey​/Lead; PCN

Overview

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Highways and Aviation is looking for a Maintenance Specialist Traffic Control & Electronic Systems Journey 2/Lead in FAIRBANKS to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

This is not typical construction electrical work. As a Maintenance Specialist Traffic Control & Electronic Systems Journey 2/Lead, you’ll maintain the systems that control traffic flow and illuminate highways, directly supporting public safety. You’ll work with a small, close-knit crew on highly specialized electrical systems few electricians in Alaska ever experience—while enjoying a steady schedule, strong benefits, and long-term stability.

• Maintain and repair traffic signal systems, roadway lighting, and related electrical infrastructure throughout the Northern Region.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on controllers, detection systems, lighting circuits, and associated electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems in the field and in the shop using specialized test equipment and software.
• Operate bucket trucks and other equipment while working at heights and in live traffic environments.
• Coordinate with fellow technicians, supervisors, and engineers to ensure systems operate safely and reliably.

Our team supports public safety by maintaining the traffic signal and highway illumination systems that keep Alaska’s transportation network operating safely. Because the work is high-risk and safety-critical, teamwork, communication, and trust are essential. We take pride in knowing our work helps people and families get where they need to go safely every day.

This position offers steady, year-round employment with a predictable schedule. In addition to base pay, this position offers strong benefits, excellent leave accrual, and long-term job stability. Employer-supported CDL training may be available for qualified candidates who do not already possess a Class B CDL with air brakes.

The position is located in FAIRBANKS. Work is performed both in a maintenance shop and in the field along highways, intersections, and other facilities using bucket trucks and specialized equipment. The position requires outdoor work year-round, often in live traffic and at heights, with travel throughout the region.

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Electrical: Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Most travel within the region is by truck; travel by small aircraft is rare. Specific Requirements:
Certificate of Fitness Journey Electrician & First Aid/CPR Card.

• Education and experience requirements and related notes are specified in the job documentation.
• ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY; please check residency definition to determine qualification.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements is required; compliance with DOT and federal drug testing policies applies.
• Electrician license with the State of Alaska is required or a conditional hire if licensed in a reciprocal state, with subsequent licensure completion as applicable.
• Supplemental questions are part of the application process.

At time of application, provide a current Electrician’s License, completed reciprocal agreement if licensed in a reciprocal state, and three professional references. At time of interview, provide a current CDL with endorsements (front and back).

The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For information about accommodation, please contact the division listed in the job posting.

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager:
Eric Slay, Maintenance Specialist, Traffic Control & Electric Systems, Foreman, Hiring Manager. Phone: . Email: eric.slay