ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I-MATERIALS DOCUMENTATION TECHNICIAN 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 enter materials test information into the Construction and Materials Management System (CMMS). The incumbent should also learn how to inspect, sample and test various materials to be incorporated into highway and bridge construction projects. 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.
• Certification in, or ability to obtain certification in, Aggregate Technician, Hot Mix Asphalt Level I, PCC Level I and/or Nuclear Density training within twenty-four months of hire date.
• 24/7 emergency call availability.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Extensive districtwide travel and occasional statewide travel with overnight stays
• Occasional overtime.
• Heavy/repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, climb steep terrain, wade in water, deal with poisonous plants, animals, insects, rodents and snakes.
• Ability to work outdoors 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 screening.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate data entry and retrieval for the district into Construction and Materials Management System (CMMS).
• Ensures material produced and supplied for projects 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 materials and tests on projects assigned.
• Performs inspections, sampling, and testing to cover project needs.
• Prepares letters, reports, logs, and spreadsheets as directed.
• Develops a good working relationship with construction and materials personnel, contractors, producers and suppliers.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees