Job Requisition ID: 54060 IPR#26-01121
Opening Date: 04/14/2026
Closing Date: 04/28/2026
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: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

 

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

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

  

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Position Overview

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

 

Essential Functions

• Performs maintenance and inventories of traffic signal, flasher, highway lighting and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) installations and ensures 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.
• Performs inspection of traffic signal equipment used in highway construction projects to ensure that they are functioning in accordance to the standards set by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. 
• 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 duties in compliance with all 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 related engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Six years of responsible experience in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal and lighting control equipment.
• Experience in oversight of projects or staff in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of software programs related to signal systems.
• Possession of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level III Traffic Signal Certification.
• Certified Fiber Optic Technician.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical, electronic and traffic signal computer networking problems.
• Ability to perform mathematical computatio