Senior Squad Technician (Engineer Technician IV)

About the role

The State of Illinois, Department of Transportation, is hiring two Senior Squad Technicians (Engineer Technician IV) in Dixon, IL. The position is accountable for preparing design reports, plans and specifications for highway improvement projects and for Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD). It is a full-time, salaried union position with an anticipated starting salary of $5,082 per month (range $5,082-$9,309), working 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday, with 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the technical aspects of project report and plan preparation to ensure proper design of roadway improvement projects.
• Prepare accurate CADD drawings, project reports and contract plans that meet required standards and specifications within the prescribed timeframe.
• Assemble plans so that plan sets are complete, quantities are scheduled properly and standards are applied correctly.
• Instruct other staff on drafting techniques, project report and plan preparation and department procedures.
• Prepare exhibits for project coordination with outside agencies and public meetings.
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a way that treats all employees fairly.

Required profile

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering (the text is cut off).
• Bilingual skills are welcome.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the state does not sponsor employment visas.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; paper applications are not accepted. The position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement of the Protech Teamsters union.