Department of Transportation Division: Protective Services (Non-Sworn) Salary: $71,077.00 - $79,809.00
Job Profile: JC-02234701-45 - Transportation Electrician (DOT) (LIUNA RILDC LOCAL 808 DBR DMV DOT FM EMA RISP)
Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Opening Date: February 4, 2026 Closing Date: February 13, 2026 Job Requisition Number: JR100540 TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICIAN (DOT) (Open) Pay Grade: C03428 A Classification: Transportation Electrician (DOT)
General Statement of Duties
Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to inspect and/or maintain electrical, traffic signaling and lighting, and telecommunications installations in conjunction with statewide highway construction, maintenance or traffic operations programs; to ensure that work in progress is completed and has been performed according to the construction design plans and specifications, and maintenance specifications; to inspect and maintain electrical installations in order to ensure that the requirements of the National Electric Code and the National Electric Safety Code are being followed; and to do related work as required.
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of a superior with some latitude for the use of independent judgement; work is verified by review of reports and field inspections.
Supervision Exercised
May supervise the work of subordinates who are assigned to assist.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to inspect and/or maintain electrical, traffic signaling and lighting, and telecommunications installations in conjunction with statewide highway construction, maintenance or traffic operations programs; to ensure that work in progress is completed and has been performed according to the construction design plans and specifications and maintenance specifications; to inspect and/or maintain electrical installations in order to ensure that the requirements of the National Electric Code and the National Electric Safety Code are being followed; and to do related work as required.
To inspect and/or maintain the installation of street lighting poles and fixtures to insure their proper wiring and their proper grounding and fusing.
To inspect and/or maintain transformer vaults and determine wire sizes, types of insulation, voltage capacity, breaking capacity of circuit breakers, and the interrupting capacity of these breakers.
To inspect and/or maintain conduits and ducts for size, and when installed underground, for the proper angle of inclination.
To inspect and/or maintain traffic lights and their controllers to determine that the equipment is in accordance with specifications and properly installed, wired within the proper types and sizes of conductors, and that the controllers are gas sealed from any adjacent manholes.
To collect data from test runs on electrical equipment, including varied types of metering equipment, ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and illuminometers.
To notify the engineer in charge of the project when situations arise involving failure to follow plans and/or specifications.
To prepare reports on work in progress and final acceptance of installation constructed by the contractor, and other maintenance reports.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
Knowledge, Skills and Capacities
A thorough knowledge of the National Electric Code and the National Electric Safety Code; a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, equipment and materials used in the electrician trade; a working knowledge of electronics; the ability to read and interpret complex electrical wiring plans and specifications; the ability to prepare reports concerning defects in electrical installations; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, superiors and electrical contractors; and related capacities and abilities.
Education and Experience
Education: Completion of senior high school or vocation/technical school of recognized standing; and
Experience: At least two years employment as a Licensed Electrician which involved interpreting complex electrical construction wiring diagrams, or inspecting, installing or maintaining electrical systems.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Special Requirements
At the time of appointment, must possess at least a Class B Electricians License issued by the Rhode Island Board of Examiners of Electricians and must maintain such license as a condition of continued employment. Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
Supplemental Information
Benefits
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.