BITUMINOUS MIXTURES SPECIALIST - (ENGINEERING TECH III)

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Engineering Technician III
Closing Date/Time: 04/14/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,159 Monthly; Full Range: $4,159-$7,187 Monthly  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: 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.

 

Posting Identification Number REQ#45999 - IPR#47881

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for quality assurance testing and reporting of hot mix asphalt (HMA) that is incorporated into district construction projects; along with testing of HMA mix or related equipment for district and central office research or parity.

Essential Functions

• Knowledgeable of HMA mix design philosophies, capable of proportioning and analyzing special mixes, and proficient in quality management program requirements.
• Knowledgeable of the operation of approved HMA plants.
• Performs density, extraction and gradation tests on HMA produced in the district and monitors contractor’s quality control activities.
• Verifies that all materials used in HMA are from an approved source and comply with State specifications and special provisions.
• Verifies that all HMA mixtures produced comply with specification requirements.
• Performs annual scale check verification, liquid asphalt pump, and drum mixer calibrations with Producers and with assistance from the supervisor.
• Sets priorities to ensure that all required inspections and samples are taken and tested in the required timeline.
• Prepares or reviews all required documents and reports in a timely manner.
• 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 all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

•  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/construction/materials experience or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of materials testing and laboratory testing equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with a variety of people.

Conditions of Employment

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Required to have the minimum QC/QA Classes: Mixture Aggregate Technician (3-day Aggregate) and HMA Level I Technician.
• Ability to obtain certification within one year of appointment in: HMA Level II Technician and either Aggregate Technician (5 day) or Mixture Aggregate Technician Upgrade (Aggregate 2-day upgrade).
• Extensive travel within the district and occasional statewide travel.
• Outdoor work in locations including but not limited to: HMA or Aggregate production facilities, active construction sites and roads open to traffic.
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
• Available for overtime work.
• Successful complet