Electrical Technician

Salary $31.
53 - $38.
44 Hourly Location Champaign, IL Job Type Full Time Job Number ELEC TECH DEC 23 Department Public Works - Operations Opening Date 12/18/2023 Closing Date 1/1/2024 11:59 PM Central DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS Description Are you a whiz at fixing electrical equipment? Is it your dream to create a world in which traffic signals are always working? Are you looking for a career opportunity to help improve the quality of life and safety of the residents in our community? If so, then consider applying today to be an Electrical Technician with the City of Champaign Public Works Department Traffic and Lighting Division.
Responsibilities of Position Our Electrical Technicians are part of a skilled and high performing team that keeps traffic flowing efficiently and safely by ensuring traffic signals and street lighting are maintained in good working order.
They also work on crosswalk signals, pedestrian pushbuttons, school flashers, and other specialized equipment.
Since continuous signal operation is paramount, Electrical Technicians must be available as needed to respond to after-hours emergency repairs.
They participate in the City’s snow & ice removal efforts and respond to other emergencies that may require working up to 16-hour shifts with little to no advance notice and may assist with the City’s yard waste collection program.
Required Qualifications • Education equivalent to an associate degree or vocational degree or certificate in Electronic Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, Traffic Signal Technician, or a related field.
• Experience in the installation, troubleshooting, corrective repair, and preventative maintenance of the types of electrical equipment and systems found in traffic signals and similar equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, or abilities will be considered.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to operate equipment such as a bucket truck and small crane hoist.
• A valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• State of Illinois Class B CDL license without air brake restriction, International Municipal Signal Association Traffic Signal Technician Level I and II certifications, and forklift certification are required within a timeline approved by the Traffic and Lighting Supervisor.
• Ability to perform essential functions that require physical agility as noted in the job description, with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications • Experience repairing or maintaining traffic signal equipment, street lighting, crosswalk signals, school flashers, or similar equipment, • Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with traffic signal or streetlight system malfunctions.
• Experience with snow and ice removal.
Drug screening, driving abstract, and ongoing random drug testing will be required.
The starting salary is $31.
53 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package.
Applications must be submitted online no later than Monday, January 1, 2024.
Other Information The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.
Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.
m.
to 4 p.
m.
if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.
The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.
Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.
These values guide our work: Personal Integrity We act in the best interests of the City We behave in an ethical and legal manner We are open and honest We follow through on commitments We are loyal to the City Responsibility We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities We take initiative We act to prevent and solve problems We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions We hold ourselves and others accountable Respect We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner We actively listen and seek understanding We provide a direct response We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace We are positive and cooperative We are willing to apologize Teamwork We know and respect our roles and responsibilities We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately We define and agree upon the goals We collaborate to achieve organizational goals We help others accomplish their goals We share authority, responsibility, and credit Results We take pride in our work We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance We learn from our mistakes We innovate Agency City of Champaign Address 102 North Neil St.
Floor 4 Champaign, Illinois, 61820 Phone (217) 403-8770 Website https://www.
champaignil.
gov Description Are you a whiz at fixing electrical equipment? Is it your dream to create a world in which traffic signals are always working? Are you looking for a career opportunity to help improve the quality of life and safety of the residents in our community? If so, then consider applying today to be an Electrical Technician with the City of Champaign Public Works Department Traffic and Lighting Division.
Responsibilities of Position Our Electrical Technicians are part of a skilled and high performing team that keeps traffic flowing efficiently and safely by ensuring traffic signals and street lighting are maintained in good working order.
They also work on crosswalk signals, pedestrian pushbuttons, school flashers, and other specialized equipment.
Since continuous signal operation is paramount, Electrical Technicians must be available as needed to respond to after-hours emergency repairs.
They participate in the City’s snow & ice removal efforts and respond to other emergencies that may require working up to 16-hour shifts with little to no advance notice and may assist with the City’s yard waste collection program.
Required Qualifications • Education equivalent to an associate degree or vocational degree or certificate in Electronic Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, Traffic Signal Technician, or a related field.
• Experience in the installation, troubleshooting, corrective repair, and preventative maintenance of the types of electrical equipment and systems found in traffic signals and similar equipment.
• An equivalent combination of education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, or abilities will be considered.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to operate equipment such as a bucket truck and small crane hoist.
• A valid state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• State of Illinois Class B CDL license without air brake restriction, International Municipal Signal Association Traffic Signal Technician Level I and II certifications, and forklift certification are required within a timeline approved by the Traffic and Lighting Supervisor.
• Ability to perform essential functions that require physical agility as noted in the job description, with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications • Experience repairing or maintaining traffic signal equipment, street lighting, crosswalk signals, school flashers, or similar equipment, • Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with traffic signal or streetlight system malfunctions.
• Experience with snow and ice removal.
Drug screening, driving abstract, and ongoing random drug testing will be required.
The starting salary is $31.
53 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package.
Applications must be submitted online no later than Monday, January 1, 2024.
Other Information The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.
Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.
m.
to 4 p.
m.
if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.
The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.
Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.
These values guide our work: Personal Integrity We act in the best interests of the City We behave in an ethical and legal manner We are open and honest We follow through on commitments We are loyal to the City Responsibility We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities We take initiative We act to prevent and solve problems We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions We hold ourselves and others accountable Respect We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner We actively listen and seek understanding We provide a direct response We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace We are positive and cooperative We are willing to apologize Teamwork We know and respect our roles and responsibilities We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately We define and agree upon the goals We collaborate to achieve organizational goals We help others accomplish their goals We share authority, responsibility, and credit Results We take pride in our work We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance We learn from our mistakes We innovate This position is covered under the City of Champaign American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Bargaining Unit labor agreement.
HEALTH INSURANCEThe City offers employees a choice between two excellent health insurance plans – a Health Alliance HMO or POS 3 Tier Deductible Plan.
The City of Champaign pays up to $606.
10 of the employee (single) health insurance premium and 50 percent of the dependent premium for continuous full-time employees.
Premiums for single employee coverage above $606.
10 per month are shared by the employee and the City.
For the 2023/2024 plan year, AFSCME employees contribute 1.
099% of salary for the HMO plan and .
793% for the POS 3Tier Deductible plan.
Premiums may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan.
Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends effective the date of employment separation.
Rates are available under the Fringe Benefit Summaries section on the City's website at champaignil.
gov/salaries.
DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCEEmployees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction.
Employees pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for this coverage.
Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan.
Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month (e.
g.
, if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).
The dental plan has two options: Delta Dental Network Low Plan (PPO) and Delta Dental High Plan.
Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.
Rates are available under the Fringe Benefit Summaries section on the City's website at champaignil.
gov/salaries.
LIFE INSURANCEThe City provides a $20,000 term life insurance policy for continuous full-time AFSCME employees and an $8,000 term life insurance policy for continuous part-time AFSCME employees through The Hartford.
Premiums are paid by the City.
Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction.
Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses/dependents.
• Employee voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage can be purchased in $10,000 increments and the price is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their spouses up to half the amount purchased for themselves in $5,000 increments.
Cost is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their dependent children in the amount of $10,000 for any/all eligible children.
• Employees may purchase Basic Life Insurance for their spouse and eligible dependent children.
o Option #1: $3.
60/month for $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for any/all eligible children.
o Option #2: $1.
80/month for $5,000 for spouse and $2,000 for any/all eligible children.
SICK LEAVEContinuous full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.
69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month), subject to labor contract provisions.
The sick leave accrual rate is pro-rated for continuous part-time employees.
VACATIONVacation accrual rates are based on years of service and pro-rated for part-time employees.
Employees are eligible to take vacation after six months of employment.
Requests for leave to be taken during the initial six months of employment must be approved by the employee's supervisor and may be permitted through a combination of personal leave, unpaid leave, flex time, and/or compensatory time.
PERSONAL LEAVEAt the beginning of each fiscal year, continuous full-time employees are credited with three personal days (24 hours); personal days are pro-rated for continuous part-time employees.
Personal leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year (July 1st).
Personal leave during the first year of employment varies based on the date of employment.
HOLIDAYS New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr.
's Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas DayEmployees may be required to work on holiday(s).
Those employees receive additional compensation or time off.
PENSIONIllinois state law requires that eligible municipal employees be covered by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Employee contributions to IMRF are 4.
5 percent of salary and are tax-deferred.
For 2023, the City contributes 7.
42 percent of eligible employee's salaries to IMRF.
In addition, IMRF members are covered by Social Security (FICA).
Obtain additional information by contacting IMRF at 1-800-ASK-IMRF.
Employees are eligible to contribute additional funds to IMRF through Voluntary Additional Contributions.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)A retirement health savings plan administered by the Mission Square Retirement Corporation has been established for AFSCME employees.
AFSCME employees participate in the plan at separation or retirement of employment by contributing a portion of sick, vacation, and comp time leave balances.
Threshold leave balance amounts are applicable.
This account is available for use by the employee at retirement or separation of service.
Eligible uses of the funds include medical expenses such as health insurance premiums, dental/vision expenses, coinsurance, and co-pays for employees, spouse, and/or dependents.
LONGEVITY PAYEmployees receive longevity pay based upon their years of continuous employment with the City.
Longevity pay is an addition to the employees' base wage rate.
CREDIT UNIONEmployees may join the Credit Union I.
Payroll deduction for savings and credit union loan payments are available as well as a deduction for a savings bond program and Christmas Club.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Credit Union directly at (800) 252-6950.
DEFFERED COMPENSATION PLANThe City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan of the Mission Square Retirement Corporation through payroll deduction.
This is an optional plan with no City contributions.
More information may be obtained by contacting Client Services (1-800-669-7400).
RESIDENCY INCENTIVE REIMBURSEMENTThe City offers a Residency Incentive Reimbursement of $2,500 to AFSCME employees who establish residency or relocate within the City of Champaign (or Champaign County for METCAD employees).
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department.
UNION DUESThe AFSCME union establishes the regularly monthly dues which are collected by the City through payroll deduction on behalf of the union.