MATERIALS TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I)

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Engineering Technician I
Closing Date/Time: 04/21/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $3,941 monthly; Full Range $3,941-$5,023 monthly  
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 3
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#45701 - IPR#47673

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Position Overview

This position is accountable for performing inspection, sampling, testing, and reporting for various construction materials originating in the district.

Essential Functions

• Performs adequate inspections including sampling and testing of material produced in the district.
• Prepares all required documents and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains a working relationship with producers' and suppliers' personnel.
• Uses field and laboratory test equipment properly.
• Serves in capacities as directed by the Materials Engineer.
• 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

• 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

• 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.
• Ability to pass QC/QA classes as assigned.
• Extensive travel within the district and occasional statewide travel.
• Outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, production facilities, active construction sites and roads open to traffic.
•  Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Engineering Technicians (ET I).

 

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best mul