LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - (ENGINEERING TECH III)

Job Requisition ID: 52402 IPR#25-00712
Closing Date: 01/08/2026
​Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Engineering Tech III  
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,159 Monthly; Full Range: $4,159 - $7,187 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Madison
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.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Overview

 

This position is accountable for assisting the Laboratory Supervisor and Senior Laboratory Technician in conducting laboratory testing of all soils, aggregates, Portland Cement Concrete (PCC), and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) samples used in the construction and maintenance of various federally and state funded highways and other structures and to ensure that all the tested materials conform to the requirements of the current Standard Specifications and Special Provisions. It is also accountable for the calibrations, operation, and the maintenance of various laboratory equipment used for the testing.

Essential Functions

• Ensures that samples received are tested and reported with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Maintains familiarity with the latest changes in specifications and testing procedures to ensure effective recording or plotting the finding of said tests.
• Assists the Geotechnical Engineer, and Mixture Control Engineer with various highly complicated tests.
• Supervises the laboratory in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor, Senior Laboratory Technician, and the other Laboratory Technician.
• Issues, receives, repairs, and calibrates field testing equipment per the Illinois Manual of Test Procedures.
• 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 PLUS thirty months of engineering experience OR six years of engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of materials testing and laboratory testing equipment.
• Knowledge of QC/QA program and familiar with HMA, PCC.
• Ability to operate physical laboratory testing equipment.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of the following training classes within 24 months of assuming the position: IDOT Quality Management Training Program courses CET 020 Mixture Aggregate Technician (3 days), CET 029 Hot Mix Asphalt Level 1 (5 days), and CET 030 Portland Cement Concrete Level 1 (3 days), and the IDOT Specific Task Training Program Course S-33 Soils Field Testing and Inspection.
• Occasional districtwide travel, travel to Missouri labs and seasonal shiftwork possible.
• Heavy and repetitive lifting of 40 - 50 lbs.
• Ability to successfully pass a background chec