TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)

Job Requisition ID: 49488 IPR# 25-00204
Closing Date: 10/07/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: ENGINEERING TECH IV

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,082 Monthly; Full Range: $5,082 - $9,309 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: LaSalle
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: 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 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.

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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 the maintenance and operation of all traffic signals, highway lights, and flashing beacons in the district.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the maintenance of traffic signal, flasher, highway lighting, and other electrical device installations ensuring their proper operation according to state and federal standards.
• Reviews and ensures the proper timing of traffic signal controllers and coordinated traffic signal systems to ensure that traffic flows as smoothly as possible.
• Supervises the traffic signal maintenance portion and the highway lighting portion of the electrical maintenance contracts, which entails providing technical guidance and invoice payment review and approval. Reviews and processes invoices submitted by municipalities, where shared signal financial agreements exist
• Responsible for the administration of the contract maintenance for traffic signal and lighting systems throughout the district to ensure that the timing sequences that are required are implemented.
• Inspects traffic signals equipment used in highway construction projects to ensure that they are functioning in accordance to the standards set by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Street and Highways.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the traffic signal, lighting, and related areas so that the district may avail itself of updates in lighting and traffic signal technology.
• Performs all 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 assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to apply modern management techniques and concepts in programs and task accomplishments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong human relations skills with the ability to create harmonious relationships.

Conditions of Employments

• The Conditions of Employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Districtwide travel.
• 24 hour on call availability.
• 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois
  Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Traffic Signal 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 Illinois. Our 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 opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• 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

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: 700 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350

Work Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation, Region 2/District 3/Bureau of Operations

Agency Contact: [email protected]

Posting Group:  Transportation; Public Safety

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

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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