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Land Technician II

San Antonio, TX

$33K - $42K/yr

Land Technician I About Us At Lewis Energy Group, we are a vertically integrated exploration and ... Evaluates lease, contract, title, and partner-election issues; identifies operational, financial ...

Land Technician II

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$33K - $42K/yr

Land Technician I About Us At Lewis Energy Group, we are a vertically integrated exploration and ... Evaluates lease, contract, title, and partner-election issues; identifies operational, financial ...

Land Technician I About Us At Lewis Energy Group, we are a vertically integrated exploration and ... Evaluates lease, contract, title, and partner-election issues; identifies operational, financial ...

Ballot Tech

Austin, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Seasonal Election Equipment Technician This seasonal position prepares and tests election equipment, reviews incoming paperwork from polling locations for accuracy, monitors live updates during ...

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How much do election technician jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for election technician in the United States is $54,605.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an election technician?

An Election Technician is responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining election equipment, such as voting machines and ballot scanners, to ensure a smooth and accurate election process. They assist with testing equipment before elections, provide technical support during voting, and help secure and store devices afterward. This role may also involve training poll workers, maintaining election-related databases, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal election regulations. Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential for this position.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an election technician during an election cycle?

During an election cycle, Election Technicians are responsible for setting up, testing, and maintaining voting machines and related election technology at polling locations. They troubleshoot equipment issues, assist poll workers with technical questions, and ensure all voting systems comply with security protocols. Additionally, they may help with logistics, such as transporting equipment and maintaining records of setup and incidents. Election Technicians often work directly with election officials and IT teams to make sure voting processes run smoothly, and their role can involve extended hours during peak election periods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the election technician position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Election Technician, you need a solid understanding of electronic voting systems, technical troubleshooting, and basic IT knowledge, often supported by relevant technical certifications or experience in computer hardware. Familiarity with election-specific software, ballot tabulation machines, and compliance with state and federal election procedures is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication are key soft skills for coordinating with election officials and providing technical support to poll workers. These abilities are critical to ensure secure, accurate, and timely election processes, as well as effective collaboration within the election team.

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What states have the most Election Technician jobs?

States with the most job openings for Election Technician jobs include:

Infographic showing various Election Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,605 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Elections Utility Worker, Part-Time

Macon-Bibb County Government

Macon, GA • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Summary This position is responsible for the maintaining, programming, and delivery of election equipment; Canvasses precincts on Election Day trouble shooting where required. Performs various other duties as required. Serves the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable election laws and regulations. 2.

Conduct quarterly maintenance, cleans and inspects voting equipment used during each election. Keeps an updated inventory of all election equipment. 3.

Obtain repair maintenance authorization from vendor for equipment that require repairs; Prepare malfunctioning election equipment in specialized boxes for shipment to outside facility for repair after each election. 4. Conduct logic and accuracy testing of all voting equipment used per election and loads/delivers/retrieves the voting equipment to precincts surrounding each election.

5. Assists Poll Managers with opening/closing their precincts when required. 6.

Assists with Poll Worker Training and further ongoing training of poll workers and technicians. 7. Assists voters in the office during the early voting period.

8. Assists with identifying new locations for voting. 9.

Assists with identifying precinct and district boundary lines during redistricting and relocation of polling locations. 10. Assists with polling locations research for ADA compatibility and accessibility.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education, Training and Experience 1.

High school or GED with a minimum of three (3) years in the elections and reporting environment or equivalent combination of education and experience to provide knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. 2. Must be a registered voter.

3. Valid Georgia Driver's License. 4.

Must attend yearly training for maintenance and for use of elections equipment. 5. Knowledge of relevant laws governing voter and election process.

6. Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security of private or confidential information. 7.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with members of all levels within the organization and public. 8. Demonstrated ability to show good judgment, consistency, timeliness and respect in decision-making.

9. Demonstrated ability to achieve results on a timely basis. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1.

Works in temperature controlled office environment and external environment subject to heat and cold. 2. Frequent exposure to noise.

3. High activity, multiple deadlines, constant interruptions. 4.

High visibility of behavior 5. Frequent physical activity (lifting up to 50 lbs, stretching, bending, standing) 6. Must be able to lift heavy equipment up to 50 plus lbs.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and understand written materials. Ability to effectively communicate information to supervisors, employees, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner in order to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and/or provide service. In addition, this position requires extensive contact with supervisors, other employees, and the general public. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret and understand a variety of forms, reports, manuals, regulations, and other means of instruction and guidance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires light demands with intermittent sitting, standing, walking, computer use, and occasional lifting of lightweight objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is both an outdoor and an indoor office work area.

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