ROADWAY & BRIDGE TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)

State of Illinois•Collinsville, IL

10d•$4,159 - $7,187•Hybrid

About The Position

The Roadway & Bridge Technician 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 revisions to state, county, township, and municipal general highway maps, maintains an inventory of State-published maps for District 8, and uses the Geographic Information System (GIS). The role is based in the Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5/District 8/Bureau of Program Development, in Collinsville, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule may require one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Field surveys may involve travel of 50–250 miles per day and overnight stays.

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.
Valid driver’s license.
Travel for field surveys ranging from 50 to 250 miles per day, potentially including overnight stays.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of GIS and the 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 accurate highway and structure data into the Illinois Highway Information System in a timely manner.
Provide accurate information to various agencies in a timely manner.
Obtain accurate 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 and 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 program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare.
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, depending on start date.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
Monday–Friday work schedule.
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling.
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.