Top Equipment Engineering Executive establishes the overall objectives and initiatives of an equipment engineering department. Develops ideas for new products or product enhancements and oversees the creation and improvement of products that involve the equipment engineering department. Being a Top Equipment Engineering Executive provides engineering expertise to other departments where needed. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Additionally, Top Equipment Engineering Executive demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Typically reports to top management. The Top Equipment Engineering Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Top Equipment Engineering Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Title: Engineering Technician IV
Agency : Department of Transportation
Closing Date/Time: 04/17/2024
Salary: $4,790 - $8,775 MONTHLY
Anticipated Salary Range: $4,790 - $6,290 MONTHLY
Job Type: Salaried
County: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: NR916 Teamsters
*This position is covered by the Revolving Door Prohibition policy.
**This position is subject to a pre-employment physical examination and drug and alcohol testing and subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hired.
***A CLASS "B" CDL WITH AIRBRAKES IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING***
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 an Equipment 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:
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 is accountable for coordinating the acquisition and disposal of Bureau of Operations vehicles and equipment, maintaining an equipment inventory and control system, overseeing equipment maintenance, coordinating equipment operation training, and for developing the equipment budget.
Equipment Value: $20 Million
Annual Equipment Budget: $5 Million
Number of Bureau Vehicles: 227
Number of Off-Road Vehicles: 250
Annual Purchases: 0-100 at $5 Million
This position reports to the Services and Development Section Chief. There are no subordinate positions.
The incumbent in this position serves the district Bureau of Operations by coordinating the acquisition, maintenance and disposal of vehicles and equipment. Other services include maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all Operation’s equipment and commodities, coordination of repairs to vehicles and equipment, training of personnel in the use of new vehicles and equipment, and management of the equipment budget. This position requires the incumbent to have sufficient mechanical expertise to communicate with vendors, authorized factory representatives, and the CMS mechanic to solicit information, resolve problems and schedule repairs.
Typical problems include monitoring the performance of vehicles and equipment and coordinating with manufacturers and suppliers to correct problems and ensure timely delivery schedules. Other typical problems include, developing disposal schedules for equipment; researching and recommending the purchase of equipment and parts; and overseeing the equipment budget. The greatest challenge for the incumbent is to optimize the use of available fiscal resources to accomplish the bureau’s objectives.
The incumbent will personally conduct equipment research and initiate contacts with manufacturers and suppliers to gain information and recommend types and specifications for trucks, tractors, and other equipment. The incumbent will also maintain the Operations equipment inventory; perform an annual inventory of all equipment; procure new equipment; schedule and authorize all repairs of equipment; coordinate the disposal of equipment; inspect snowplows, trucks, tractors, mowers on a seasonal basis; demonstrate on how to use new equipment; schedule equipment training; inspect new equipment for compliance to specifications; and resolve equipment related items involving the Operations Asset Management Program (AMP/OAM).
Job Responsibilities continued
This position operates within Bureau of Operations and IDOT policies and procedures and has the freedom to act and solve job problems within these confines. When problems occur with no established policies, the incumbent will recommend solutions or ask a superior for further guidance. This position has the authority to order parts, arrange routine equipment repairs and instruct field personnel on safe and proper equipment use. The incumbent will recommend and arrange for safety improvements to maintenance equipment and will be responsible for total compliance with the provisions for the IDOT Safety Code handbook. The incumbent is also responsible for cooperating with every aspect of the department’s safety program to ensure safe operations for employees and the public. This position requires a valid driver’s license; frequent travel within and outside the district which could include overnight stays; occasional overtime during evenings and weekends; and the ability to perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy), active construction sites and roadways open to traffic. Position requires a Class ‘B’ CDL license with airbrakes. This position requires a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. This position is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Internal contacts are Operations Field Engineers, Operations Supervisors, Lead Workers, and employees responsible for servicing equipment. There are also contacts with central Bureau of Operations equipment personnel and CMS personnel. External contacts are equipment manufacturers and distributors, supply vendors, and repair vendors. Both internal and external contacts concern the acquisition, disposal, and repair of trucks, tractors, and equipment.
The incumbent will be evaluated by the condition and adequacy of vehicles and equipment, the timeliness and adequacy of equipment purchases, the accuracy and timeliness of AMP/OAM equipment records and the annual equipment inventory, and the fiscal efficiency of the equipment budget.
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Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2801 W Murphysboro Rd, Carbondale, Illinois, 62901
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 5/District 9/Operations
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation ; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,790.00 - $8,775.00 per month
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Work Location: In person
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