LOCAL ROADS SUPPORT TECHNICIAN - (ENGINEERING TECH V)
Carbondale, IL, US, 62901
Job Requisition ID: 47332 IPR# 25-00319
Closing Date: 06/05/2025
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician V
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $ 5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $ 5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
This position is accountable for providing supportive services and expertise to local agencies both directly and through the Field Engineers in all phases of engineering, planning and administration of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT), Township Bridge, and federal funds.
Essential Functions
- Assists with determining district's annual local Federal-Aid programs with assistance of the field engineers and the local agencies.
- Coordinates and monitors the status and recommend positive action for all local agency Federal-Aid projects to ensure that they remain on schedule for a target letting date.
- Prepares or reviews local agency and state agreements involving joint improvements where state or federal funds are to be used on the local agency project.
- Assists Field Engineers in monitoring, and inspecting Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) construction, maintenance and safety projects to ensure conformance to applicable standards.
- Prepares the district's annual local agency Railroad Crossing program utilizing Grade Crossing Protection funds and Federal Safety funds and perform final inspection upon completion of these projects.
- Supervises the maintenance of records kept in the MFT system.
- Updates and supervises the district's local agency bridge inspection and bridge rating program covering seventeen hundred structures.
- Prepares and executes the district’s annual local agency districtwide Pavement Striping Program.
- Prepares invoices for reimbursement to counties for township bridge funds and maintains current balances for each county.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS six years of engineering experience; OR eight years of engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering related to the design, construction and maintenance of transportation projects.
- Ability to plan, organize, and execute administrative or technical program requirements.
- Strong computer skills and the ability/willingness to learn new computer skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with employees, agency officials and the public.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Requires a valid driver’s license.
- Requires the ability to travel extensively districtwide and sometimes statewide, which may include overnight stays.
- Requires the ability to work occasional overtime during evenings and weekends.
- Requires the ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain, wade in water, and deal with poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents, and snakes, and to perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to hot, cold wet, windy, muddy, active construction sites, and roadways open to traffic.
- Requires successful completion of a background screening.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Local Roads Support Technician.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
- 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)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2801 W Murphysboro Rd, Carbondale, Illinois, 62901
Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Region 5/District 9/Bureau of Project Implementation
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State
employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior
to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector
General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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Nearest Major Market: Carbondale