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Salary : $100,347.00 - $140,485.80 Annually
Location : Champaign Public Works, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NBU
Position Overview
Position Reposted
The City of Champaign is seeking an expert electrician who can apply their knowledge to traffic signals, street lighting, and similar specialized equipment for a career opportunity as a Traffic and Lighting Supervisor in the Operations Division of the Public Works Department. In this role, you will have the opportunity to impact the quality of life and safety for people living, working, and visiting our community.
Job Responsibilities
As the Traffic and Lighting Supervisor, you will supervise and direct the skilled and high performing team that keeps traffic flowing efficiently and safely by ensuring traffic signals and street lighting are maintained and in good working order. You will plan and organize the repair and maintenance of pedestrian crosswalk signals, pedestrian pushbuttons, school flashers, and other specialized equipment as well parking control and other informational signage, pavement markings and JULIE locates.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing high quality customer service, assisting with Public Works operational support for public events, directing hazard mitigation endeavors, and other activities deemed essential to City infrastructure maintenance and improvement. This position serves as a rotating on-call supervisor for the Public Works Operations Division after hours response and participates in the City's snow and ice removal efforts and other emergency response that may require working up to 16-hour shifts with little or no advance notice.
Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience at a master electrician level defined as:
  1. At least four (4) years or 8,000 hours of experience in the installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, wiring, and equipment.
  2. Successfully passed the National Standard Master Electrician Examination administered by the International Code Council or equivalent examination.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Supervisory experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and manage the work of subordinate staff.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within an approved timeframe, Class B CDL without air brake restriction issued by the State of Illinois.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within an approved timeframe, forklift certification.
• Current, valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• College courses or degree in electricity, electronics and mechanics, civil engineering, electrical engineering, traffic engineering, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of equipment and hardware/software related to street lighting, traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and/or JULIE locates.
• College coursework or specialized education/training in traffic engineering.
• Knowledge of or experience with applicable ordinances, regulations and guidance, such as National Electrical Code Standards, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Illinois Commerce Commission, and JULIE, Inc.
• Knowledge of infrastructure maintenance and worksite safety regulations.
• Experience supervising work crews in the field.
• Experience supervising snow and ice removal operations/crews.

Drug screening and driving record check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $92,714 - $105,543, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Position will remain open until filled.
Other Information
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.
The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting a work environme nt and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The City of Champaign's mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environme nt and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Learn more about the city's mission and values at
This position is classified as Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt. This information is current as of February 12, 2026.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City of Champaign offers a robust PPO Select Network plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois with a $500 individual and $1,000 family deductible. The plan covers nearly 98% of providers and facilities across the State of Illinois and grants access to providers nation-wide through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The City of Champaign pays up to $580.00 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 $580.00 per month are shared by the employee and the City. For the 2026/2027 plan year, NBU-EX Full-Time Employees contribute 1.5203% of salary towards employee only health care. 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 on the employee's last day of work at the City.
Health Insurance Premiums PPO (2026-27 Plan Year)
Type of Coverage
City Pays (per month)
Employee Pays (per month)
Employee Only
$580.00 + City share of premium above $580.00
1.5203% of salary
Spouse
$644.00
$644.00
Children (one or more)
$399.50
$399.50
Family (spouse and children)
$690.50
$690.50
DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
Employees 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.
Dental Premiums
Type of Coverage
Low Monthly Premium
High Monthly Premium
Employee Only
$25.54
$ 44.50
Employee/Spouse
$52.57
$ 91.60
Employee/Children
$60.01
$102.82
Family
$95.76
$163.08
Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.
Vision Premiums
Type of Coverage
Monthly Premium
Employee Only
$ 7.34
Employee/One Dependent
$13.94
Family
$20.48
LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides a term life insurance policy equal to annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand dollars (up to a maximum of $100,000), or $30,000, whichever is greater. 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.
  • Option #1: $3.60/month for $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for any/all eligible children.
  • Option #2: $1.80/month for $5,000 for spouse and $2,000 for any/all eligible children.

PENSION
Illinois 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 2026,
the City contributes 7.97 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.
Per IMRF Guidelines, all "unused, unpaid sick leave" goes towards IMRF service credit for employees who retire from the City and whose effective date of their pension is within 60 days of their retirement. You will earn one month of service credit for every 20 days of unused, unpaid sick leave at the time of retirement. Employees with 1-20 days of unused, unpaid sick leave receive one (1) month of additional service credit, employees with 21-40 days of unused, unpaid sick leave will receive two (2) months, etc. If you have any questions regarding this, you can reach out to the Human Resources Department or IMRF directly.
RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)
A retirement health savings plan administered by the Mission Square Retirement Corporation has been established for NBU employees. NBU employees participate in a mandatory contribution of 1 percent of pre-tax salary into an RHS investment account. 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.
Note: Upon separation, a mandatory 50 percent of accrued vacation, compensatory and payout-eligible sick leave will be contributed to your RHS balance.
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 Day
PERSONAL LEAVE
At the beginning of each fiscal year July 1st, employees are credited with three personal days (24 hours). Personal leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year. Personal leave during the first year of employment varies based on the date of employment. Personal leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work.
Date of Hire
Personal Leave Credits
7/1 - 10/31
24 hours
11/1 - 2/29
16 hours
3/1 - 6/30
8 hours
VACATION
Vacation accrual rates are based on years of service. Vacation leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work. Vacation accrual rates and maximum accumulations are:
Years of Service
Biweekly Accrual/Year
Max Accumulation
Beginning with Year 1 through 5
4.62 hours/15 days
240 hours/30 days
Beginning with Year 6 through 8
5.54 hours/18 days
288 hours/36 days
Beginning with Year 9 through 14
6.15 hours/20 days
320 hours/40 days
Beginning with Year 15 through 19
6.77 hours/22 days
352 hours/44 days
Beginning with Year 20 to separation
7.69 hours/25 days
400 hours/50 days
SICK LEAVE
Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month). The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours. Employees begin with a "bank" of 48 hours and start accruing sick leave after six (6) months. The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours.
Sick leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work.
LONGEVITY PAY
Employees receive longevity pay based upon their years of continuous employment with the City. Longevity pay is an addition to the employees' base wage rate, as follows:
Years of Service
Longevity Rate
10 years
5.0 percent
20 years
10.0 percent
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
The City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan and/or Roth 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) or Human Resources at 217-403-8770.
HANDBOOK
View the current Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) Handbook at
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• High school diploma or equivalent
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