LOCAL ROADS & STREETS TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V)

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Job Requisition ID: 55651 IPR#26-01365 Opening Date: 05/04/2026 Closing Date: 05/18/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Position Title: Engineering Technician V Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech 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. Position Overview This position is accountable for reviewing, evaluating, revising and taking appropriate action on Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) and Federal Aid (FA) projects primarily for all types of traffic control devices to ensure that such projects conform to existing policies, guidelines, and sound engineering principles. This position also oversees the duties as the Local Roads Bridge Coordinator in maintaining the database for bridge inspections, load postings and closures. Essential Functions Provides complete and detailed review of plan submittals by local agencies involving Motor Fuel Tax (MFT), state or federal participation, while coordinating with the Federal Aid (FA) Program Engineer or MFT Field Engineer. Reconciles differences regarding project features with local agencies. Ensures the application of appropriate design criteria to all types of traffic control devices on local arterial highways and streets. Interprets plan specifications, provisions, and agreements for local agency, consultant, and contractor personnel to assure the funding and maintenance requirements are in line with departmental guidelines in coordination with the FA Agreement Technician. Performs the duties of the Local Roads Bridge Coordinator. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of 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 Strong oral and written communication skills. Conditions of Employment Requires a valid driver’s license. Required district-wide travel. 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. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About the Agency The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Local Roads & Streets Traffic 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. Benefits 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 Work Hours 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM Monday - Friday with a 45 minute lunch Work Location 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196 Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 1 /District 1 /Bureau of Local Roads & Streets #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Illinois