Senior Geotechnical Field Technician (Engineering Technician Iii)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Field Technician (Engineering Technician III) in the Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4, District 6, Bureau of Project Implementation. The position conducts field testing and monitors construction of embankments, subgrades, aggregate courses, and in-place reclamation and recycling to ensure compliance with test procedures and contract specifications, and investigates problems encountered during construction. It also performs investigative or quality assurance nuclear density testing on hot-mix asphalt (HMA). The position is based at 3215 Executive Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule is 1 to 5 days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. District-wide and overnight travel, overtime, occasional night work, and potential 24-hour on-call duty as the district’s secondary nuclear gauge emergency contact are required. The position is a union position subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and background check. Certain revolving-door restrictions apply to subsequent non-State employment.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job-related technical/science curriculum plus 30 months of engineering experience; or six years of engineering experience.
Successful completion of IDOT’s S-34 Radiation Safety and Density by the Nuclear Method training, or equivalent training.
Current IDOT QC/QA certification for HMA Density, or HMA Level I Technician certification with the HMA Density component.
Valid driver’s license.
Complete IDOT’s S-33 Geotechnical Field Testing and Inspection within 12 months of appointment.
Ability to travel district-wide and overnight.
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and on construction projects, including roadways open to traffic; lift 50 pounds; and traverse slopes and rough terrain.
Availability for overtime, occasional night work, and possible 24-hour on-call duty as the district’s secondary nuclear gauge emergency contact.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, and a background check.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform density testing on a variety of materials, evaluate subgrade stability, and evaluate borrow materials.
Monitor embankment, subgrade, aggregate course, backfill, and recycling/reclamation construction activities and identify non-compliant conditions.
Train and support district and local agency construction staff on density testing and geotechnical construction testing and inspection procedures.
Assist the Nuclear Density Supervisor with administration of the district nuclear gauge inventory and training and certification of district nuclear gauge operators.
Review field test results and enter data into the department’s materials tracking software.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
Pension plan
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs, including medical and daycare
12 paid sick days annually
10 paid vacation days in the first year of service, with the potential to earn up to 25 paid vacation days annually
3 paid personal days annually
13–14 paid holidays annually, based on start date
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Flexible work schedules in several program areas, including flexible time and hybrid scheduling
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities