Roadway & Bridge Technician (Engineering Technician Iii)

State of Illinois•Madison, WI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Technician III is responsible for highway inventory data collection, including collecting, processing, and entering highway and structure data into the Illinois Highway Information System (IHIS). The position reports data information, obtains information for map revisions, inventories state-published maps, and uses the Geographic Information System (GIS). The work location is the Illinois Department of Transportation’s District 8 office in Collinsville, Illinois. The position is union-represented and subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Complete two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job-related technical/science curriculum, plus 30 months of engineering experience; alternatively, have six years of engineering experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a background screening.
Travel for field surveys of 50–250 miles per day, potentially including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of GIS and ability to assist others.
Five years of experience in plan preparation, plan review, or construction inspection.
Experience communicating with outside entities.
Familiarity with local agency agreements and documents.

Responsibilities

Collect, process, and enter highway and structure data into the Illinois Highway Information System accurately and on time.
Provide accurate information to various agencies in a timely manner.
Obtain information and process data for revisions to state, county, township, and municipal general highway maps.
Complete special assignments accurately and on time.
Conduct an inventory of all state-published maps for District 8.
Verify data output from the Geographic Information System (GIS).
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
Perform duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
Pension plan
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
Deferred compensation 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 opportunity to earn up to 25 annually
3 paid personal days annually
13–14 paid holidays annually, depending 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
Training and career advancement opportunities