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Engineering Technician IV - Bridge Inspection Technician Specialist - IPR#47403

Illinois Department of Transportation *
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Location: Dixon, IL, US, 61021

Job Requisition ID: 38847Engineering Technician IV - Bridge Inspection Technician Specialist - IPR#47403

 

Agency :  Department of Transportation 
Closing Date/Time: 06/26/2024 
Salary:  $4,934-$9,038 Monthly 
Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,934-$6,434 Monthly

Job Type:   Salaried 
County:  Lee 
Number of Vacancies:   1 
Plan/BU: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

 

*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition Policy.

 

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.

 

Agency Mission Statement

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Bridge Inspection Technician Specialist.

 

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 are available in many program areas.
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • (10) 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.

Job Responsibilities

This position serves on the District Bridge Inspection Specialist team which makes detailed inspections of bridges, sign trusses, and structures throughout the district.  These duties are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and department policies and procedures, compile information needed to program necessary repairs, and most importantly, ensure public safety.

 

Subordinate personnel: 1 - 3 indirect
Total number of bridge structures more than 20 feet: 835
Total number of bridges requiring underwater inspection: 63
Total number of bridges required fracture critical inspection: 37
Total number of sign trusses: 240
Annual inspections mandated by the state and NBIS: 450
Annual underwater inspections: 60
Annual sign truss inspections: 85
Small bridges less than 20 feet: 950
Value of bridge inspection equipment managed: $600,000

 

This position reports directly to the Bridge Engineer Inspection Specialist.  Reporting indirectly to this position are Engineering Technicians and Highway Maintainers on an as-needed basis.


This position participates in the field inspection of highway bridges, sign trusses, and structures throughout the district.  The incumbent should have appreciable knowledge of design plans, standards, structure technology, nomenclature, and the ability to recognize structural problems in a variety of bridge types so that serious deficiencies can be properly analyzed and accurately reported.  Bridges, sign trusses, and structures represent a significant investment of public funds.  Proper inspection helps to preserve this investment, prevent structural failures, and ensure the highest level of public safety.  Under the direct supervision of the incumbent, the crew operates and is responsible for approximately $600,000 worth of equipment and precision instruments.  The incumbent should be able to operate all the equipment and direct proper care and maintenance of it.  The incumbent analyzes and schedules the specific equipment, supplies, and traffic control needs for each structure to be inspected.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

The greatest challenge to this position is searching for and detecting deficiencies that affect structural integrity and capacity, determining the reasons for those deficiencies, and suggesting repair strategies. These investigations include, but are not limited to, fracture critical members, pin and link assemblies, and underwater bridge inspection and scour analysis. Typical problems include coordinating, managing, and making arrangements for personnel and equipment of the District Bridge Inspection Specialist team in such a manner to ensure that the required inspection data is collected safely, accurately, and efficiently.

 

The incumbent assists in preparation of the yearly bridge and sign truss inspection schedule and drafting bridge repair plans.  The incumbent is responsible for obtaining accurate elevations of critical points and obtaining profile elevations of lower chords and decks and sounding underwater areas around river piers and obtaining river bottom profiles and elevations with electronic depth sounding equipment.  The incumbent becomes aware of problems associated with welded bridges and needs to be capable of testing for flaws and cracks associated with welds and out-of-plans bending.  The incumbent establishes the necessary traffic control in accordance with department standards in order to protect both motorists and team and minimizes interference with highway traffic. The incumbent assists in the preparation of forms and detailed bridge and sign truss inspection reports as directed by the Bridge Engineer Inspection Specialist.


Accountabilities are accomplished through the following subordinates:

 

who assist in the inspection of more complicated structures on a temporarily assigned basis.


who serve on an as-needed basis and who operate, transport, and service heavy trucks, cranes, backhoes, loaders, tractors, motor boats, and specialized hydraulic boom equipment; maintain specialized equipment including the repairs, maintenance, and adjustment; perform some routine maintenance and minor repairs and arrange for other services as required; complete necessary forms and reports relating to equipment operation and maintenance; and perform other related duties as assigned by the incumbent when engaged in bridge inspection and related activities.

 

The incumbent is afforded general latitude in the accomplishment of duties and keeps the Bridge Engineer Inspection Specialist apprised of any structural problems encountered.  In the absence of the Bridge Engineer Inspection Specialist, the incumbent assumes full responsibility for the District Bridge Inspection Specialist team.


The incumbent has internal contacts with the district and/or the central Bureaus of Operations, Local Roads and Streets, Program Development, and Bridges and Structures.  Externally, the incumbent has occasional contacts with local agencies, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), consultants, and the public.  Ability to work in extreme heights; adverse weather and traffic conditions; and tight, confined spaces is required.  Extensive district wide travel which may include overnight stays is required.

 

The effectiveness of this position can be measured by the accuracy of the work performed, quality of the inspection reports, and efficiency of the team when under their supervision.  Effective performance also requires leadership to gain full cooperation of other team members.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Directs and supervises, on a day-to-day basis, the District Bridge Inspection Specialist team in the continuing detailed field inspection of bridges, sign trusses, and structures throughout the district to ensure compliance with the NBIS.
  • Conducts field inspections involving fracture critical structures, pin and link assemblies, underwater bridge inspection and scour analysis to meet the requirements of the NBIS and department policies and procedures.
  • Conducts visual inspection of bridges to seek out damaged or deteriorated components, provides records and photographs of deficiencies detected, and makes appropriate recommendations for repair or further structural analysis.
  • Prepares bridge inspection forms and reports under the direction of the Bridge Engineer Inspection Specialist.  Enters inspection data and required reports and analyzes information from the Maintenance Management Information System.
  • Operates and maintains a variety of expensive and sophisticated equipment used by the District Bridge Inspection Specialist team.
  • Establishes proper traffic protection in accordance with departmental standards.
  • Performs calculations in conjunction with the inspection and reports.
  • Prepares bridge repair plans for contract maintenance and day labor projects using computer aided design and drafting (CADD).
  • 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.

Qualifications

Position Requirements

  • Education/Experience
  • 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.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to work in extreme heights, adverse weather and traffic conditions, and tight, confined spaces.
  • Extensive districtwide travel which may include overnight stays.
  • Successful completion of a background screening.

 

Position Desirables

  • Working knowledge of the NBIS.
  • Attendance of a two-week bridge inspection class - NHI-130055, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

*If you meet the qualifications for this position, please follow the link and apply today! https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Dixon-BRIDGE-INSPECTION-TECHNICIAN-SPECIALIST-IL-61021/1177713200/

Work Hours:  8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M. Monday-Friday 
Work Location: 819 Depot Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021 
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 2/District 2/Bureau of Operations

Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

Posting Group: Transportation ; Leadership & Management; Public Safety; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

*If you have questions about the Job Responsibilities or Qualifications, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed above

*If you have questions about the application process, please reach out to DOT.Recruitment@Illinois.gov