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Various Positions with Illinois Tollway - Downers Grove, IL (Chicago West Suburb)


  •  Purchasing Supervisor ($50,000.00 to 65,000.00/Year)
    • A high school diploma or GED is required.
    • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
    • Ability to plan for the effective utilization of resources for the purchasing area is required.
    • Ability to monitor procurement processes and to conduct long-range planning necessary for contract scheduling is required.
 
·        Roadway Electric Manager ($70,000.00 – 75,000.00/Year)
o   High School diploma or equivalent is required.
o   A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in electrical operations is required.
o   Previous Roadway Lighting and supervisory experience is required.
o   Successful passing of a test is required for this position.
 
·        Sign Shop Supervisor ($67,000.00 - $72,000.00/Year)
o   High school graduate or equivalent is required.
o   Five (5) years of signing experience in a high speed, limited access highway environment is required.
o   Experience with computers and Microsoft applications are required.
o   Successful passage of a written test with a 75% or higher is required prior to an interview.
 
·        Utility/Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Coordinator ($60,000.00 - $70,000.00/Year)
o   A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field is required.
o   A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in utility design or construction is required.
o   Ability to read and understand utility relocation plans is required.
o   Working knowledge of the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (J.U.L.I.E.) system is required.
 
 
The completed Illinois Tollway Employment Application is due September 3, 2013 and can be emailed to jobs@getipass.com, or mailed or hand-delivered to Human Resources, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515.