ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN ( ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)

State of Illinois•Collinsville, IL

6d•$4,159 - $7,187•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Technician (Engineering Technician III) is accountable for inspection, testing, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance of state-maintained traffic signals, flashing beacons, highway lighting, and pumping systems. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5, District 8, Bureau of Operations, in Collinsville, Illinois. The role includes evaluating and maintaining traffic control equipment and pump systems, making emergency repairs, performing routine maintenance, coordinating contractual maintenance work, and developing traffic signal timing programs. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Hybrid availability may range from one to five days in the office per week, depending on operational needs. Districtwide travel and 24/7 call availability are required.

Requirements

Complete two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or an electrical-related field, plus 30 months of experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical systems and circuitry; OR have six years of experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical systems and circuitry.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel districtwide.
Availability for 24/7 calls.
Successful completion of a background screening.
File a Statement of Economic Interest and Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of principles and practices for installing, maintaining, and repairing 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.
Ability to read and interpret plans, electrical drawings, timing sheets, and manuals.
Experience using Microsoft Office and asset management applications.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules, regulations, and practices required in electrical and electronic work.

Responsibilities

Repair electrical traffic control devices and pump systems properly and efficiently.
Evaluate the operational status of traffic control equipment and pump systems.
Keep abreast of current developments in electronic equipment relating to traffic control devices and pump systems.
Document emergency repairs and scheduled routine maintenance activities performed.
Perform corrective repairs for emergency calls on electronic devices.
Assist with and coordinate contractual maintenance work.
Routinely check and evaluate conflict monitors and railroad pre-emptors.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on traffic signal controllers.
Develop and implement traffic signal timing programs.

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, including medical and daycare.
12 paid sick days annually.
10 paid vacation days in the first year, with the potential 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.
Training and career advancement opportunities.
Monday-Friday work schedule.
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling.