ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I-MATERIALS INSPECTION TECH I - DISTRICT 9

Job Requisition ID: 54872 – IPR# 26-01331
Opening Date: 04/20/2026
Closing Date: 05/20/2026

​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - PW011 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary:  $3,941 Monthly; Full Range: $3,941 – $5,023 monthly

Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code:  NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

This position is subject to a pre-employment physical examination and drug and alcohol testing and subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hired.

 

 

 

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Position Overview

This is primarily an on-the-job training position. The incumbent should learn how to perform prescribed inspections and testing of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) produced for use on bridge and highway construction projects. The incumbent should also acquire the ability to perform the inspections and tests required to ensure that effective embankment construction practices and subgrade controls are used on construction projects. The incumbent should learn how to inspect and test materials including aggregates, pre-cast concrete products, liquid asphalts, reinforcing steel, corrugated metal pipes, and other miscellaneous materials. The incumbent is responsible for proper documentation of inspections and tests and for attending and successfully completing assigned training which will be needed to develop the skills and knowledge to perform these duties.

Essential Functions

• Ensures material and mixture producers meet the requirements of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, project plans, and special provisions.
• Attends and successfully completes assigned training.
• Ensures proper documentation and assignment of all materials and tests.
• Performs inspections and testing to cover material production and project needs.
• Prepares plant and field reports as directed.
• Develops a good working relationship with construction personnel, contractors, and producers.
• Sets priorities to ensure that all required inspections are made.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum; OR two years of engineering experience.

Conditions of Employment