TRAFFIC PLANS & CONTRACTS TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)
About The Position
The Traffic Plans & Contracts Technician is accountable for designing and preparing contract plans for traffic control signal installations and modernizations, highway signing, roadway lighting, crash analysis reports for project development, and serious safety hazard findings for school districts in District 2. The position also reviews contract plans for traffic-related projects from outside agencies and develops candidate Hazard Elimination and Safety Program projects based on the annual listing of High Accident Locations. The role supports the District Safety Improvement Program, analyzes accident patterns and recommends corrective measures, and responds to traffic engineering inquiries by researching files and preparing written or oral responses. The technician provides traffic engineering information to district personnel and outside agencies and performs special projects as assigned. Duties are carried out in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner that supports fair and equitable treatment of employees. The position is based at the Illinois Department of Transportation’s District 2 office in Dixon, Illinois. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hybrid work may be available from one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Occasional districtwide and statewide travel is required.
Requirements
- Complete two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job-related technical/science curriculum, plus five years of engineering experience; or have seven years of engineering experience.
- Hold a valid driver’s license.
- Occasional districtwide and statewide travel is required.
- Successfully complete a background screening.
- Comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions and required Statements of Economic Interest, including the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of computer programs such as Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), ArcGIS, and traffic design programs.
- Effective organizing and prioritizing skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare contract plans for traffic signals, lighting, and signing projects, as well as serious safety hazard findings.
- Review plans from outside agencies to ensure compliance with department policies.
- Assist in preparing the District Safety Improvement Program.
- Analyze accident patterns and identify corrective measures.
- Research file data and prepare written or oral responses to district inquiries concerning traffic engineering.
- Provide district personnel and outside agencies with information regarding traffic engineering.
- Perform, analyze, and make recommendations on special projects as assigned.
- Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and support fair and equitable treatment of all 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 in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 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
