Roadway & Bridge Technician (Engineering Technician III)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring two Roadway & Bridge Technicians (Engineering Technician III) in Collinsville, Illinois. The position is responsible for completing highway inventory data collection, including collecting, processing and entering highway and structure data into the Illinois Highway Information System (IHIS), reporting data, obtaining information for map revisions, inventorying state-published maps and using the Geographic Information System (GIS). It is a full-time, salaried position with an anticipated starting salary of $4,159 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Process highway and structure data accurately and on time into the Illinois Highway Information System.
• Provide accurate information to agencies in a timely manner.
• Obtain and process data for revisions of state, county, township and municipal highway maps.
• Complete special assignments and inventory all state-published maps for District 8.
• Verify data output from the Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Perform duties in line with departmental safety rules and in a way that treats all employees fairly.

Required profile

• Two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a related technical/science curriculum plus thirty months of engineering experience, or six years of engineering experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Travel for field surveys of 50 to 250 miles per day, which may include overnight stays.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• Applicants must apply electronically through the State of Illinois online application portal; applications by email or paper are not accepted.

Preferred qualifications

• 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 and familiarity with local agency agreements and documents.

What we offer

• Monday to Friday schedule, with 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs.
• Flexible work schedules, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling.
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, maternity/paternity leave and deferred compensation programs.
• 12 paid sick days, 10 paid vacation days in the first year (up to 25 later), 3 personal days and 13 to 14 holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program.