LANDSCAPE TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)
About The Position
The Landscape Technician (Engineering Technician III) is accountable for implementing acceptable roadside development installations on established and new facilities and developing rest area contracts and maintenance activities to keep facilities functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. The position assists the Roadside Management Specialist with the design, construction, and maintenance of roadway landscape features to ensure safety, compatibility, preservation, and aesthetics throughout the transportation system. The incumbent provides input to operations and other bureaus on landscape, erosion control, and Context Sensitive Solution (CSS) issues. This is a full-time, salaried union position with the Illinois Department of Transportation, based in Peoria, Illinois. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The anticipated hybrid schedule requires one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Districtwide travel and 24/7 on-call availability are conditions of employment.
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; or have six years of engineering experience.
- Hold a valid driver's license.
- Hold a valid Illinois Pesticide Applicator's License.
- Be available for districtwide travel.
- Be available on call 24/7.
- Successfully complete a background screening.
- Comply with applicable revolving door restrictions under 5 ILCS 430/5-45, including the obligation to notify the OEIG before accepting certain non-State employment offers during State employment or within one year after leaving State employment.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to perform job duties independently with minimal guidance or supervision.
- Ability to take direct charge of simple engineering projects within design standards.
- Strong oral and/or written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Ensure landscape projects are accomplished according to specifications.
- Provide timely and accurate reports on existing roadside development conditions to help determine operational priorities.
- Provide technical advice for developing roadside development projects and assist and direct the district’s contracted weed spray crews.
- Establish scopes, schedules, and budgets for rest area building repair contracts and ensure contracts are completed according to specifications and on time.
- Coordinate and implement the district Adopt-a-Highway Program.
- Promote safety through proper training and implementation of appropriate subject matter principles and practices.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to fair and equitable treatment of employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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 during the first year, with the possibility of earning 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
