Operations Technician (Engineering Tech Iv)

Job Requisition ID : 51064 IPR# 25-00163

Closing Date : 11 / 21 / 2025

Agency : Department of Transportation

Position Title : Engineering Technical IV

Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary : $5082 Monthly; Full Range : $5082 - $9309 Monthly

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit : 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 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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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 maintaining up to date highway sub-section maps (references to old and asbuilt plans); keeping track of roadway inventories (maintenance and jurisdiction maps); updating and managing snow route maps; managing current maintenance agreements with various local agencies and processing for payment (includes roadways traffic signals and lighting); keeping good records on past local agreements affecting our maintenance responsibilities of our roadways including local street / road connections; tracking jurisdictional transfers and keeping good records on who currently has jurisdiction of the various routes in the district; keeping records on Adopt-A-Highway sections within the district; managing and handling inputs for the Asset Management Program (AMP) system for accurate inventory cost information and records; acting ascomputer and office equipment liaison between Operations staff the district Information Technology staffcentral Bureau of Information Processing (BIP) and Central Management Services (CMS) staff; and assistingthe district Communication Specialist and district Light Vehicle Fleet Coordinator as needed. This position alsoassists the Services and Development Technician in keeping track of expenditures in managing the currentbudget and making needed requests for the next years budget; and purchases and manages office suppliesand equipment for district Bureau of Operations.

Essential Functions

• Ensures that intergovernmental agreements are in order and up to date.
• Ensures the timely production of the bureaus sub-section maps snow route maps and processes changesto the roadway inventory.
• Produces and monitors the Municipal Maintenance and Street Sweeping agreements.
• Supervises the entry of information into the AMP and produces reports based on this information for budgetand spending projections.
• Assists with the operation of the communications center during emergency operations.
• Performs all duties in compliance with the departments safety guidelines and in a manner conducive to fairand equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

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.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire an Operations 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 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 also receive a robust benefit package including :

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 : 1340 N 9th St Springfield Illinois 62766

Work Office : Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 4 / District 6 / Bureau of Operations

Agency Contact :

Posting Group : Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics; 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

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Hospital Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Calibration,Pool Maintenance,Maintenance Management,Maintenance,Quality Control,Boiler,Oil & Gas Experience,Programmable Logic Controllers,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 5082 - 9309