Traffic Plans & Contracts Technician (Engineering Technician Iv)

State of Illinois•Dixon, CA

16d•Hybrid

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 submitted by outside agencies and develops candidate Hazard Elimination and Safety Program projects based on annual High Accident Locations listings. The role works within the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 2, District 2, Bureau of Operations. It is a union position covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The anticipated hybrid schedule is 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 economic-interest filing requirements described in the posting.

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 signal, lighting, and signing projects, and 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 traffic engineering information.
Perform, analyze, and make recommendations on special projects as assigned.
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
Twelve weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs for medical and daycare expenses
Twelve paid sick days annually
Ten paid vacation days in the first year, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
Three paid personal days annually
Thirteen to fourteen 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
Monday-Friday work schedule