Illinois Department of Transportation (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I-SURVEYS/PLATS AND PLANS TECHNICIAN I)
Illinois Department of Transportation
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I-SURVEYS/PLATS AND PLANS TECHNICIAN I
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Contact Details
Tiffany L. McCabe
(217) 524-5315
dot.recruitment@illinois.gov
Position Overview
This position serves as the plats and plans technician and part of a survey crew that
establishes existing and proposed centerlines of highways; runs control levels to
establish elevations; and locates, describes, measures and obtains elevations of all
topographic features. This position also establishes control for aerial mapping projects,
stakes right-of way (ROW), prepares field books, computations, ROW plans, exhibits,
parcel sketches and reports using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software,
performs courthouse deed and survey research, and performs departmental file research.
Essential Functions
Serves as a member of a survey crew in the completion of land, route, and design surveys,
and providing field control for aerial mapping projects.
Assists in the preparation of parcel sketches, legal descriptions, right-of-way (ROW)
sheets, and court exhibits for review by registered professional Land Surveyors.
Assists with the research of property records and the compilation of data necessary
to complete assigned survey and plat projects.
Performs computations in relation to land surveys and uses current survey technology
to establish lines and positions.
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, OR two years of engineering experience.
Conditions of Employment
Valid driver鈥檚 license.
Extensive districtwide travel and some statewide, which may include overnight stays.
Occasional overtime during evenings and weekends.
Ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain, wade in water, and deal with
poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents, and snakes; and to perform outdoor work
in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy,
active construction sights, and roadways open to traffic.
Successful completion of a background check.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.