Skilled Trade Specialist Supervisor - High Voltage Electrician

OPEN RECRUITMENT

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and - most importantly - our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: This is the supervisory level of work coordinating the skilled trade activities of the MDTA maintenance program. The employee will supervise the maintenance and repair of electrical systems/equipment and oversee related maintenance projects through subordinate trades workers and/or outside contractors. Work may be performed along with subordinate staff when required.

This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside an MDOT building. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds and may also be required to work on equipment located at high elevations, and/or perform their job in cramped quarters in buildings or underground. Employees in these classes are considered essential employees and are subject to emergency call back procedures, twenty-four hours a day, as may be required to maintain continuous operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The incumbent will receive general supervision from the Chief Facility Maintenance Officer or other designated official. The current vacancy is in Cecil County, MD (Perryville) at the JFK Highway Maintenance 2 Utility Shop. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at other facilities throughout the MDTA.

1. Candidates are subject to an extensive pre-employment security background check as required by the FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 107.
2. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
4. Employees in this safety-sensitive classification may be subject to periodic and/ or post-accident drug/alcohol testing in accordance with State regulations on testing for illegal use of drugs and/ or prohibited use of alcohol.
5. Candidates may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform and supervise maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters.
6. Employees may be subject to emergency recall 24 hours a day and are required to maintain a reliable communication link for emergency call back requirements.
7. Employees in this classification are considered "Essential Employees" and shall sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employees" status. Employees are responsible for transportation to and from the jobsite.
8. Employees that work with or may be exposed to hazardous materials, such as: asbestos, lead-based paint, or chromium, may be required to undergo periodic medical testing and may be required to pass hazardous materials training and can wear a respirator.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.

All applications must be received by 11/19/2025.

Notes:

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Issue Date: 11/5/2025