BRIDGE PAINTING TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

State of Illinois•Peoria, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the design, implementation, inspection, and documentation of all field bridge painting contracts and advising the resident engineering staff relative to the painting portion of bridge construction and rehabilitation projects throughout the district. The incumbent may also be accountable for the construction of one or more state highway improvements within the district when there are no active bridge paint contracts.Essential Functions

Requirements

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.
Valid driver’s license.
Extensive travel and during construction season, assigned duties may require temporary residence during the work week at or near the project site.
Successful completion of background screening.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and the application of engineering techniques to the design, construction, and maintenance of public works.
Knowledge of mathematics and its application to project design, field surveying and engineering computational activities.
Ability to supervise a staff engaged in either field or office engineering functions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Acts as Resident Technician or Bridge Painting Inspector on bridge painting or metalizing contracts providing technical and managerial skills sufficient to ensure completion of projects in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contractual agreements.
Maintains accurate and complete project records, reports, and quantity documentation.
Assists the district Operations Bridge Maintenance Engineer in maintaining a current in-place bridge coating assessment and bridge painting priority list.
Conducts follow-up inspections of bridge painting contracts to determine effectiveness of coating system.
Annually reports the district’s hazardous waste activities to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Submits Notification of Regulated Waste Activity forms for an assigned EPA identification number when needed.
Advises district resident engineering staff relative to the painting portion of bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.
Develops plans for the district Annual Bridge Painting Program.
Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel.
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.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources