UTILITIES & RAILROAD TECHNICIAN - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

State of Illinois•Ottawa, IL

1d•$5,082 - $9,309•Onsite

About The Position

This position arranges for the adjustment of utilities required by proposed highway improvements, performs annual railroad grade crossing inspections, prepares plans for the rail-highway grade crossing improvement program and supervises its construction. This position also monitors reimbursable utility adjustments or relocations and processes utility and railroad invoices for payment.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience; OR seven years of engineering experience.
Valid driver’s license.
District-wide travel.
Ability to work outdoors on construction sites in varying weather conditions.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong computer and database management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Experience with construction inspection, highway and bridge construction, railroad construction, or utility construction.
Ability to thoroughly document all communications with railroad and utility companies.

Responsibilities

Furnishes highway plans and other related data to utility companies for the adjustment of their facilities in conflict with highway improvements.
Monitors relocation work of utilities to ensure proper performance and qualification of state and federal reimbursement.
Conducts annual inspection of all railroad crossings and warning devices in the district and prepares necessary reports.
Prepares plans for the rail-highway grade crossing improvement program.
Supervises the construction and maintains accurate records of railroad improvement projects.
Coordinates highway and bridge projects with railroads.
Processes railroad and utility invoices for payment.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
12 paid Sick Days annually
10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can 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