ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II

Job Title

The purpose of this position is to perform technical engineering tasks to ensure public safety and quality infrastructure.

Location

3505 N. Dries Lane, Peoria, Illinois

Hours

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Salary

$28.07/hr

City Residency Required

Yes

Minimum Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school; valid State Driver's License; and, five or more years of progressively related experience required. Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.

Important Attributes

Knowledge of basic principles and practices of construction and/or traffic engineering and of computer aided drafting (CAD), global positioning system (GPS) and geographic information system (GIS) hardware and software; recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques; basic construction and/or traffic data collection tools and equipment and sewer televising equipment and software. Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within closely defined established guidelines; using a computer terminal to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information; using mathematics, including, algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry; communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; and preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and construction plans and to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, work near moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, extreme cold, extreme heat, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Working time may require irregular hours and shift times. Working conditions are typically moderately quiet but may be loud when working in the field.

Pension Program

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF): Ten years required for vesting. IMRF Death Benefit – Annual Salary after 1 year's service. IMRF Disability Benefit – 50% of Salary up to 30 months after 1 year's service.

Union Membership Available

American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – Union dues through payroll deduction.

Vacation

No Vacation in first year of employment. Earn 6.67 hours per month.

Sick Leave

6.67 hours per month earned. No limit on total days accumulated.

Personal Leave

Earn 2.67 hours per month.

Bereavement Leave

Up to 24 hours paid Bereavement Leave in the event of a death of a member of the immediate family.

Paid Parental Leave

Up to 2 weeks paid leave for birth/adoption of child. (eligible after completing one (1) year of service)

Holidays

10 Paid Holidays per year.

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Coverage is effective the first day of the next month following completion of one full calendar month of employment. Members may opt out of the City's insurance program with proof of other coverage, coverage for your dependents is optional. The City of Peoria offers two options for medical insurance, a low-deductible and a high-deductible plan. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also enroll in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) program. The City also offers Dental and Vision insurance. Your insurance premiums will be deducted from your payroll check. The total premium amount will be based on your elections and payroll frequency. On your hire date, you will meet with the City's Benefits Administrator to receive detailed information on the plans and ask any questions you may have regarding the insurance.

Life Insurance

$20,000 group term Life Insurance and $20,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance – No cost to employee.

Tuition Reimbursement

Available on class-by-class basis, if funds are available, for job-related classes, based on prevailing rates at public institutions, based on grade, upon approval.