SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV)
About The Position
This position is accountable for assisting the District Laboratory Supervisor in conducting and supervising laboratory testing of all soils, aggregates, Portland Cement Concrete (PCC), and Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) samples used in the construction and maintenance of various federal and state funded highways and other structures. This position ensures that all tested materials conform to the requirements of the current Standard Specifications for road and bridge construction, supplemental specifications and special provisions. It is also accountable for the calibrations, operation, and maintenance of various laboratory equipment used for material testing and laboratory inspections.
Requirements
- Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS five months of engineering experience; OR six years of engineering experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successfully completed or be able to successfully complete the IDOT Quality Management Training Program courses CET 020 Mixture Aggregate Technician (3 days), CET 029 Hot-Mix Asphalt Level 1 (5 days), CET 030 Portland Cement Concrete Level 1 (3 days), and the IDOT Specific Task Training Program Course S-33 Soils Field Testing and Inspection within 24 months of appointment to the position.
- Occasional districtwide travel and frequent travel to Missouri laboratories which may include overnight stays.
- Ability to perform heavy and repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of materials testing and laboratory testing equipment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of terms and concepts for Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) for Concrete and Quality Management Program (QMP) for Hot-Mix Asphalt.
- Ability to operate physical laboratory testing equipment.
- Problem solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that samples received are tested and reported with completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Maintains familiarity with the latest changes in specifications and testing procedures to ensure effective recording or plotting test findings.
- Assists the Geotechnical Engineer, Physical Tests Engineer, and Mixture Control Engineer with various highly complicated tests.
- Supervises the laboratory in the absence of the District Laboratory Supervisor.
- Issues, receives, repairs, and calibrates field testing equipment consistent with the Illinois Department of Transportation Manual of Test Procedures.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
