Bridge Painting Technician (Engineering Technician Iv)

State of Illinois • Peoria, AZ

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bridge Painting Technician is accountable for the design, implementation, inspection, and documentation of field bridge painting contracts, and advises resident engineering staff on the painting portions of bridge construction and rehabilitation projects throughout the district. When there are no active bridge painting contracts, the position may also be responsible for construction of one or more state highway improvements within the district.

The position may serve as Resident Technician or Bridge Painting Inspector on bridge painting or metalizing contracts, ensuring work is completed according to plans, specifications, and contractual agreements. It also supports the district’s bridge coating assessments and painting priorities, develops the Annual Bridge Painting Program, conducts follow-up inspections, and reports hazardous-waste activities to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

The role includes training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel; maintaining project records and documentation; and performing all duties in accordance with departmental safety rules and fair and equitable treatment of employees. Frequent district and statewide travel, including overnight stays, is required. During construction season, temporary residence near a project site during the workweek may be necessary.

Requirements

• Complete two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job-related technical/science curriculum, plus five years of engineering experience; or have seven years of engineering experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Complete background screening successfully.
• Travel frequently within the district and statewide, including overnight stays; temporary residence at or near a project site during the workweek may be required during construction season.

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 staff engaged in field or office engineering functions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Resident Technician or Bridge Painting Inspector on bridge painting or metalizing contracts, applying technical and managerial skills to ensure completion in accordance with plans, specifications, and contractual agreements.
• Maintain accurate and complete project records, reports, and quantity documentation.
• Assist the District Operations Bridge Maintenance Engineer with maintaining a current in-place bridge coating assessment and bridge painting priority list.
• Conduct follow-up inspections of bridge painting contracts to determine the effectiveness of the coating system.
• Report the district’s hazardous-waste activities to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) annually.
• Submit Notification of Regulated Waste Activity forms to obtain an assigned IEPA identification number when needed.
• Advise district resident engineering staff on painting work for bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Develop plans for the district Annual Bridge Painting Program.
• Train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• When there are no active bridge painting contracts, may be accountable for construction of one or more state highway improvements within the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Pension plan
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses
• 12 paid sick days annually
• 10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
• 3 paid personal days annually
• 13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
• Extensive training and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree