Bridge Field Technician Engineering Technician IV
Job Location:
Elk Grove, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:57143 IPR#26-01602
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 07/20/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5082 Monthly; Full Range: $5082 - $9309 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
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Position Overview
This position is accountable for the preparation of various bridge inspections to fulfill the requirements of the Nation Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS); in addition to various bridge technical reports which include routine element and special feature inspections as well as beam damage documentation field notes for repairs and final inspections for various bridge improvement projects. This position is occasionally assigned to respond to bridge incidents and assess damage for repairs during all hours of the day. It will be responsible for coordinating with various partners to secure necessary equipment traffic control and other logistical support for all inspections. This position occasionally assists the Operations Supervisors II leading the district Bridge and Moveable Bridge Units with oversight and direction of the crews assigned to repair the bridges as well as staffing the Moveable Bridges.
Essential Functions
- Ensures complete and accurate inspections evaluating and reporting of bridge conditions in accordance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.
- Evaluates and recommends corrective action to alleviate bridge maintenance problems as part of all bridge inspections.
- Prepares detailed bridge repair documents including field notes bridge beam damage reports and final inspections of bridge improvement projects.
- Assists the Moveable Bridge and Bridge Maintenance Operations Supervisors in the oversight and management of the negotiated rate staff.
- Projects short and long-range bridge maintenance needs.
- Ensures proper documentation of bridge operations is prepared in a timely manner including timekeeping storekeeping invoice processing as well as entering data into the Asset Management Program (AMP) System.
- 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
- 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
- Five years of engineering experience in bridge design bridge inspections bridge maintenance and/or bridge construction.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Efficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Successful completion of the NHI Course - Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.
- Registration as an Illinois Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
- Extensive Knowledge of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) NBIS and Illinois Stakeholder Involvement Plan (SIP) Manual.
Conditions of Employment
- Valid drivers license.
- District-wide travel.
- Occasional overtime on weekends or nights.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at extreme heights over land and water.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- 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 Bridge Field 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 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: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday (30-minute lunch)
Work Location: 1101 Biesterfield Rd Elk Grove Village Illinois 60007
Work Office:Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation Region 1/District 1/Bureau of Maintenance
Posting Group: Transportation; Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
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About Company
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