Engineering Technician II

Job Category: Technician (Certifications/Associates)

Requisition Number: ENGIN
001106

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• Posted:
  February 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

PUBLIC WORKS
2185 Liberty St
Aurora, IL 60502, USA

The City of Aurora is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Engineering Technician II in the Engineering Division.

The Engineering Technician II performs skilled para-professional engineering support work with an emphasis on surveying and drafting.

The duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Lead a field surveying crew, locating control points, setting baselines, locating offset stakes and identifying cuts and fills on stakes for storm and sanitary sewers, curbs and gutters, roadways and ditches.
• Perform complex drafting assignments.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of traffic control projects by conducting traffic counts, obtaining traffic count maps, and ordering street and traffic control signs.
• Determine ownership for annexation of properties through record searches and analysis of legal descriptions.
• Compute estimates of assigned projects and routine costs analysis of work.
• Maintain technical reference library and field equipment/supplies.
• Respond to public complaints and inquiries.
• Supervise summer employees and subordinate technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by additional coursework in mathematics, drafting, physical science, and field survey work. Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License.

Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to a physical exam, drug screen, and background check.

This is a full-time, union position. The pay range is $32.92/hr to $43.06/hr beginning hourly wage is $32.92/hour, after 6 months $33.67/hour, after 1 year $34.38/hour with annual increases thereafter in accordance with the Labor Agreement.

The City of Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and eligible part-time employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Annual pay increases (in accordance with Labor Agreement)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurances
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance (as determined by policy)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)

Applications should be submitted online by 3:00 PM CST on March 3, 2026.

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