TRAFFIC CONTROL TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

Job Requisition ID: 53365 IPR# 25-00621
Closing Date: 04/15/2026
​Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $ 5,082 Monthly; Full Range: $ 5,082 - $ 9,309 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: LaSalle
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Central Management Services, Department of Natural Resources, Teamsters

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

Position Overview 

 

This position is accountable for conducting a continuing program of traffic control planning and inspection to ensure maximum safety and convenience where construction, maintenance, or utility work is being performed under traffic.

Essential Functions

• Conducts visual inspections both day and night of traffic control devices in construction and maintenance areas to ensure they are properly installed and operating.
• Reviews and revises as necessary the traffic control plan for projects to ensure they comply with applicable standards.
• Participates in preconstruction meetings to discuss and revise traffic control plans if necessary, so that all parties involved understand their responsibilities for providing proper traffic control.
• Ensures that temporary traffic control devices meet standards and approves traffic control plans for those where no standard is applicable.
• Coordinates the Illinois State Police Gabz (hireback) program.
• Reviews and approves oversize / overweight permits that move through the district.
• Performs duties in accordance with departmental safety policies and for the training of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) staff of highway traffic control standards, flagger, and spotter activities.
• Reviews and approves the Serious Safety Hazard, Logo, and Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) programs.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Perform 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

• Experience in highway construction traffic control and traffic control staging.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver's license.
• Districtwide travel.
• 24 hour on-call availability.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• 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