What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at The Village of Skokie?
VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Medical Insurance Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
Dental Insurance Deferred Compensation Plan
Vision Insurance Virtual Menta! Health Support
IMRF Retirement Benefits Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (Full Time)
Engineering Division / Public Works Department
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Information: The hourly pay range for this position is $39.5173 - $51.6961. The starting
hourly pay range is $39.5173 - $43.5678 (DOQ).
Brief Under general direction, performs technical civil and traffic engineering work
Descnption of moderate difficulty; Aids in the design & field inspection of civil & traffic
of Duties: engineering projects, including street resurfacing, water mains, sewers &
sidewalks; Duties include operation of surveying equipment, use of
AutoCad for engineering plan preparation, conducting speed studies and
traffic counts; Prepares quantities for preliminary cost estimates for water,
sewer, streets, alleys, and other public improvements; Researches
documents and historical information & maintains records; Interacts with
residents regarding engineering projects and related matters; Must be able
to foster and maintain positive professional relationships with other
engineering and surveying personnel, internal departments, contractors, and
the public; Performs other work-related duties, as assigned- Duties may
vary by season. Must follow all safety rules of the Village.
Reauired High school diploma required; Compietion of college course work desired,
Traininq and Engineering or related studies preferred; Three years' experience in sub-
Knowledqe: professional civil or traffic engineering, or combination of training &
experience; Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry
and its application to field surveying & engineering computations; Must
possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonai communication skills;
Use of AutoCad, GIS, and relevant sun/eying applications; Famiiiar with
Microsoft Office Suite applications; Must possess and maintain a valid
Driver's License.
Application To be considered for this position, please submit your resume, including
Process: three professional references, along with a letter of interest by December 19,
2025, to: Human Resources Division, Village of Skokie 5127 Oakton St.
Skokie, IL 60077, or by email to: Human.Resources@iskokie.ora.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 19, 2025
THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNJPT EMPLOYER
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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description
Revised: March 2024
JOB IDENTIFICATION
Position Title: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Salary Range: A 215
FLSA: Non-exempt
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Director
Supervises: None
joe PURPOSE
Under general direction, performs technical Civil and Traffic Engineering work of moderate
difficulty, participating in sub-professional field work and related work in the office.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Participates in the preliminary design and field inspection of Civil Engineering projects
- Uses AutoCad for engineering plan preparation.
- Operates survey equipment and takes field notes.
- Prepares reports, inspects & measures quantities for payment for various civii and traffic
- Researches departmenta! records for information and historical data on particular
Technicians recommendations.
- Assists with speed studies and traffic counts
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OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares quantities for preliminary cost estimates for water, sewer, streets, alieys and
- Records data, prepares records and maintains requisite divisional files.
- Assists other departments by reviewing and processing back-up information to be
- Under supervision, works directly with contractors in construction-related discussions and
problem resolution, prepares contracts quantities.
- investigates and provides recommendations on citizen requests, and interdepartmenta!
- interacts with residents regarding engineering projects and issues.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
- General understanding of engineering principies
- Working knowledge of persona! computers and Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Working knowledge and experience in AutoCad, GiS and relevant programs
- Good knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and instruments used in civil
- Good working knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry and its application to fieid
- Ability to interpret construction specifications, plans and reguiations
- Good knowledge of construction materia! testing in the field and the laboratory
- Must possess excellent verba! and written communications skills
- Working skill in performing technical computations, estimates, and studies in compiling
- Must be able to foster and maintain positive professional relationships with other
- Ability to interpret adherence to Village codes and engineering specifications on a variety
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Must effectively and professionally secure compliance with project specifications and
codes with architects, contractors, and construction foremen
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma required
- Completion of college-ievel courses desirable; Engineering or related studies preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics through trigonometry
- Two years of experience in sub-professional civil or traffic engineering work, or an
OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS I LICENSES
- Valid Driver's License required.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The duties performed by this position are representative of "medium work" with occasional
exertion of approximately 50 pounds of force (removing & replacing manhole covers). The
work is both indoor and outdoor. The indoor environment is an office-type area that is quiet
except for offJce/communications equipment background noises. The outdoor environment is
normal "on-the-street" noises and construction sites, including noises from construction
equipment and the related work activities.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, taik,
listen, hear the normal range of sounds; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls;
and reach with hands and arms. In the outdoor environment, the position requires physical
flexibility and normal endurance. The employee walks the job site to inspect, bends down to
mark and measure, and carries construction layout toois & equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for proofreading documents,
ability to adjust focus while working on hardware and be absent from colorblindness.
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Salary : $40 - $44