Traffic Plans & Contracts Technician (Engineering Technician Iv

Traffic Plans & Contracts Technician (Engineering Technician IV)

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Traffic Plans & Contracts Technician. This position is accountable for the design and preparation of contract plans for traffic control signal installations and modernizations, highway signing, roadway lighting, crash analysis reports for project development, and serious safety hazard finding for all the school districts in District
2. Also included are the review of contract plans for traffic-related projects from outside agencies and the development of a list of candidate Hazard Elimination and Safety Program projects based on the annual listing of High Accident Locations.

Essential functions include preparing contract plans for traffic signals, lighting, signing projects, and serious safety hazard findings. Reviews plans from outside agencies to ensure compliance with department policies. Assists in preparing the District Safety Improvement Program. Provides expertise to analyze accident patterns and identify corrective measures. Researches file data to prepare written or oral responses to inquiries directed at the district concerning traffic engineering.

Supplies district personnel and outside agencies with information regarding traffic engineering. Performs, analyzes, and makes recommendations relative to special projects as assigned. Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five years of engineering experience; OR seven years of engineering experience.

About the agency:
The Illinois Department of Transportation is committed to providing safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including flexible work schedules, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, pension plan, paid maternity/paternity leave, deferred compensation program, paid sick days, paid vacation days, paid personal days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance program.