ELECTRICAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

Job Requisition ID: 52551 IPR#25-00699
Closing Date: 03/16/2026
​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: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit: 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.

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 the surveillance, inspection, and maintenance of state-maintained traffic signals, flashing beacons, and highway lighting in the district. This position is responsible for developing, reviewing, and implementing traffic signal timing programs.

Essential Functions

• Monitors all traffic signals, flashing beacons, highway lighting, and other electrical equipment located on state rights-of-way in the district to ensure proper and efficient operation.
• Coordinates, monitors, and inspects electrical work on traffic signals, flashing beacons, highway lighting, and other electrical equipment maintained by the state performed by electrical contractors for construction projects, the district’s electrical maintenance contract, or local municipalities.
• Assists local agencies in complex repairs of traffic signals that are on state routes but the maintenance responsibility of the local agency.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in electronic equipment relating to traffic control devices, intelligent transportation system (ITS) components, and highway lighting.
• Documents all emergency repairs and scheduled routine maintenance activities performed.
• Performs proper corrective repairs for emergency calls on all electronic devices.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on traffic signal and highway lighting controllers.
• Develops and implements various traffic signal timing 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.
• 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

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic, electrical, and mechanical traffic control devices and systems.
• Experience with components and parts of electronic and electrical devices used in highway lighting, pump systems, and traffic control.
• Experience with use of laptop computer and/or tablet to interface with traffic signal equipment programs and video or radar detection