P.C. CONCRETE QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)

Job Requisition ID: 51476 IPR# 25-00535 
Closing Date: 12/01/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Engineering Technician III

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,159 Monthly; Full Range: $4,159 - $7,187 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit: 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.

 

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

 

 

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Position Overview   

This position is accountable for sampling, testing and reporting of Portland Cement Concrete (P.C.C.) for various construction projects within the district.

Essential Functions

• Performs Quality Control (QC) testing of Portland Cement Concrete (P.C.C.), cement stabilized aggregates, and related mixtures.
• Performs and reports inspection of P.C.C., aggregates, and other construction materials as needed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors and other Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) personnel assigned to construction projects.
• Ensures the proper use, calibration, and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Ensures the completeness and accuracy of test data, reports, data entry, and other record keeping.
• 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 PLUS thirty months of engineering experience; OR Six years of engineering/construction/materials experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of mathematics.
• Skill in the use of laboratory testing equipment and engineering field and office instruments.
• Working knowledge of plans and how to read them.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver's license.
• Certification in P.C.C. Level I with the IDOT Quality Management Training Program.
• Daily districtwide travel.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to work overtime and some nighttime work as needed.
• Successful completion of a background screening
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contai