Engineering Technician

Engineering Tech II

This position performs advanced technical and limited supervisory engineering support for a wide range of engineering activities. Responsibilities include coordinating and supporting engineering projects; interpreting engineering standards and guidelines; conducting inspections; evaluating materials and construction activities; assisting with traffic and infrastructure improvements; reviewing engineering-related work; and providing technical guidance and training to others. Work is performed under the general supervision of engineering staff and reports to the Assistant City Engineer. Engineering Technician II communicates technical and non-technical information clearly and professionally with City staff, contractors, outside agencies, and the public.

Engineering Tech III

This position provides expert-level technical engineering support and serves as a senior team member with responsibility for advanced technical judgment and oversight of complex engineering and construction projects and programs. Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation activities; ensuring projects and programs are administered efficiently and in compliance with applicable standards; applying advanced technical judgment in project delivery; and mentoring and training Engineering Technicians. Engineering Technician III works under the general supervision of engineering staff and reports to the Assistant City Engineer. Engineering Technician III communicates technical and non-technical information clearly and professionally with City staff, contractors, outside agencies, and the public.

Examples of Duties

The Engineering Technician position includes a variety of responsibilities and requires skill sets across multiple focus areas. Though all outlined duties, responsibilities, and skill levels apply to this specific position. The level of position will be based on qualifications. Please see the position descriptions below for further information.

Benefits

Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. As a full-time Classified/non-union employee, you will receive a Total Compensation package including healthcare/wellness benefits, paid time off (PTO), insurance and retirement.

Healthcare/Wellness

• Medical - choice between a lower deductible PPO, an HSA-compatible PPO, and an HMO
• All plans administered by BCBS
• 75% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s). Working spouse exclusion applies, however, to the Medical Plan
• Dental - PPO
• Administered by BCBS
• 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)
• Vision - PPO
• Administered by VSP
• 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Extensive Wellness program, including an annual Health Club Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – for assistance with work, health & life topics such as overall wellbeing, relationship management, workplace challenges, addiction, child/elder care resources, legal advice, financial guidance, nutrition & physical health

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 2 weeks vacation, provided on your start date
• 3 weeks provided 1-4 years
• 4 weeks provided 5-15 years
• 4 weeks and 1 day provided 16 years
• 4 weeks and 2 days provided 17 years
• 4 weeks and 3 days provided 18 years
• 4 weeks and 4 days provided 19 years
• 5 weeks provided 20+ years
• 12.5 paid holidays each year
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve (1/2 day)
• 2 personal days provided each year
• Opportunity to earn a Wellness Day each year
• 1 sick day earned each month, up to a maximum bank of 60 days

Insurance

• $50,000 Employer-provided benefit
• Voluntary Life Insurance buy-up

Retirement

• Automatic enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension – benefit details can be found here
• Voluntary retirement options available:
• 457 Account (similar to a 401k)
• Roth IRA
• Additional Voluntary After-Tax Contribution (VAC) plan via IMRF