Transportation jobs in Aurora, IL

The City of Aurora Department of Transportation (DOT) oversees all aspects of transportation within the city limits including streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, and public transit. The DOT employs nearly 300 people in a variety of positions including engineers, planners, maintenance workers, and administrative staff. The department is responsible for maintaining over 1,000 miles of streets and 300 miles of sidewalks. They also operate and maintain over 100 traffic signals and 60 public transit buses.

The DOT has several engineering positions available including civil engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and traffic engineer. These positions require at least a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university. Traffic engineers design safe and efficient traffic patterns for streets and highways while civil engineers design roads, bridges, tunnels, etc. Electrical engineers work on signal timing plans and street lighting while mechanical engineers develop maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment. All engineering positions with the DOT include benefits such as health insurance and retirement savings plans.