ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I-MATERIALS INSPECTION TECH I - DISTRICT 9

State of Illinois•Carbondale, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Valid driver’s license.
Attendance of IDOT’s Quality Management Training Program.
24/7 emergency call-out availability.
Extensive districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel with overnight stays.
Occasional overtime.
Ability to perform heavy/repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain, wade in water, deal with poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents, snakes, perform outdoor work in a variety of conditions including, but not limited to inclement weather (hot, cold, wet, windy, muddy), active construction sites and roadways open to traffic.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources