ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
Closing Date/Time: 01/03/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $ 5,082 Monthly; Full Range: $5,082 - $9,309 Monthly  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

 

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition Policy.

 

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.

 

Posting Identification Number REQ#43837 - IPR#47712

Position Overview

This position is accountable for the maintenance inventory and operation of all traffic signals, highway lighting, flashing beacons and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the district.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

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.

Essential Functions

• Performs the maintenance and inventory of traffic signal, flasher, highway lighting and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) installations and ensuring their proper operation according to state and federal standards.
• Reviews and ensures the proper timing of traffic signal controllers to ensure that traffic flows as smoothly as possible.
• Administers the contract maintenance for traffic signal and lighting systems throughout the district to ensure that the timing sequences that are required are implemented.
• Inspects traffic signal equipment used in highway construction projects to ensure that they are functioning in accordance to the standards set by Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD).
• Keeps abreast of developments in the traffic signal, lighting, ITS and related areas so that the district may avail itself of updates in lighting and traffic signal technology.
• Performs all duties in compliance with all district and departmental policies and procedures and safety rules and regulations.
• 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

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and application of engineering techniques and regulatory practices pursuant to the design, construction, and maintenance of public sector electrical systems.
• Extensive knowledge of mathematics/mathematics applications.
• Industry certification and training pursuant to electrical, communications, and traffic signal systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 24-hour emergency call availability.
• Occasional districtwide travel.
• Overtime.
• Successful completion of a background screening.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Electrical Maintenance Technicians.