ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I-STUDIES & PLANS TECHNICIAN I - DISTRICT 9

State of Illinois•Carbondale, IL

About The Position

This position is accountable for performing detailed tasks associated with designing and preparing plans specifications for highway facility improvements.Essential Functions Prepares basic plans and project reports for highway improvements and assists the Studies and Plans Squad with more complex projects. Ensures assignments are completed in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with design standards and specifications. 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.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum OR two years of engineering experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Occasional districtwide travel and some statewide, which may include overnight stays.
Limited overtime.
Ability to lift/carry 30 lbs, work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain, wade in water, and deal with animals, insects, rodents, snakes and poisonous plants, and to perform physically demanding outdoor work in a variety of conditions and weather (hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy), including but not limited to, active construction sites and roadways open to traffic.
Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

Prepares basic plans and project reports for highway improvements and assists the Studies and Plans Squad with more complex projects.
Ensures assignments are completed in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with design standards and specifications.
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