OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

Job Requisition ID: 53005 - 25-00825
Closing Date: 04/15/2026
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - PW014 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,082 monthly; Full Range: $5,082-$9,309 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: Teamsters Pro-Tech 916

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Overview:
This position is accountable for ensuring that all equipment within the Bureau of Operations is properly maintained and replacement of equipment is purchased based upon needs, manages the district’s Operations equipment budget, and initiating and monitoring the use of new and experimental equipment.

Essential Functions

• Ensures thorough inspection of equipment upon receipt and maintains records documenting that the district’s equipment is properly maintained, serviced, and replaced.
• Ensures that the proper method and source of reports have been made according to the department and Administrative Services’ regulations.
• Participates in the annual equipment inventory of Bureau of Operations.
• Conducts preventive maintenance programs and training programs in equipment operations as needed.
• Investigates new and experimental equipment and implements where applicable.
• Manages the Bureau of Operation’s equipment budget.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience; OR seven years of engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight years’ experience in performing a variety of technical tasks of which at   least four years should be related to civil engineering.
• Strong communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires successful completion of a background screening.
• Requires occasional statewide travel.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepti