What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signal and Lighting Supervisor position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
This position exists to manage District 1’s signal systems, lighting systems, various warning flashers, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and Gopher State locating. Responsibilities include all aspects of scoping, designing, operating, and maintaining the systems.
Why MnDOT?
We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
- Earn 13 days paid sick time
- Defined pension plan
- Paid life insurance
- Paid parental leave available
- Some telework may be available
- And more!
Minimum Qualifications:
Three (3) years of advanced para-engineering experience at the Engineering Specialist level (or equivalent) that demonstrates all the following:
- Experience working with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Traffic Engineering Manual, and Standard Sign and Marking Summary and Manual.
- Experience applying traffic engineering principles and standards.
- Experience installing and inspecting sign structures and sign panels.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, and sign inventory software.
AND
- Valid Class D Driver’s License.
How to Apply:
Please Apply Online by 10/12/2026:
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Click “Search open positions”
- Enter the Job Opening ID “96432” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
- Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
- Click “Apply for Job”
- When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Social Media - LinkedIn Job Slot
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Contact for Additional Information:
Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist
Laura.Saari@state.mn.us
Salary : $75,376 - $111,039