Journeyman Electrician

Initial Posting Date:

08/04/2026

Application Deadline:

08/19/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$5,988 - $7,968

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Journeyman Electrician

Job Description:

Electrician 2 – Journeyman Electrician
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 2
Electrical Crew
Warrenton and Banks

The role: 

Are you a licensed journeyman electrician looking for a rewarding career where your skills make a real impact? Join our team and take on challenging, hands-on work maintaining and improving the electrical systems that keep Oregon's highways safe and moving. Every day brings a variety of projects, opportunities to solve problems and the chance to work with a team dedicated to serving the public. In this role, you'll actively support ODOT's mission to provide a safe and reliable transportation system while serving the communities of Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and western Washington counties. Apply today!

This position will be based out of Warrenton but will also work out of Banks as needed.

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:

• Roadside Electrical Work to include traffic signals, illumination, warning flashers, and other roadside features.

• Facility Electrical work.

• Work on and below bridge navigation, aviation and illumination electrical.

• Work is often in bucket trucks, scissor lifts and ladders.

• Use technology to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical systems.

• 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 50 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 Depart