Electrical Technician ( Engineering Technician Iii)

State of Illinois•Madison, WI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Technician III is accountable for inspecting, testing, performing minor repairs, and carrying out preventive maintenance for state-maintained traffic signals, flashing beacons, highway lighting, and pumping systems. The position evaluates traffic-control equipment and pump-system operations, responds to emergency repair needs, documents repairs and routine maintenance, and supports contractual maintenance work. It also checks conflict monitors and railroad pre-emptors, maintains traffic signal controllers, and develops and implements traffic signal timing programs. The role is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5, District 8, Bureau of Operations. The listed work location is Collinsville, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule ranges from one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the position requires districtwide travel and 24/7 call availability.

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; alternatively, have six years of experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical systems and circuitry.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Be available for districtwide travel and 24/7 calls.
Successfully complete a background screening.
File a Statement of Economic Interest and a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest, as required for this position.

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 for 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.
Perform corrective repairs for emergency calls involving 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 for medical and daycare expenses.
12 paid sick days annually.
10 paid vacation days during the first year of service, 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.