SENIOR HOT MIX ASPHALT TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)

State of Illinois•Effingham, IL

11d•$4,159 - $7,187•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Hot Mix Asphalt Technician inspects Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities and monitors HMA mixture quality for state and local agency projects. The position is with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4, District 7, Bureau of Project Implementation, in Effingham, Illinois. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with hybrid schedule availability depending on operational needs. Districtwide travel, overtime, and possible nighttime work are required. The position is a union position governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The successful candidate must meet the stated education and experience requirements, hold current specified technician certifications, and obtain IDOT HMA Level II certification within 12 months and Level III certification within 24 months of hire. Employment is contingent on a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a physical, background screening, and pre-employment and random USDOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing. The role also requires filing Statements of Economic Interest.

Requirements

Complete two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job-related technical/science curriculum plus 30 months of engineering experience, or have six years of engineering experience.
Hold current certification as a Mixture Aggregate Technician or Aggregate Technician.
Hold current Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Level I Technician certification.
Have current Nuclear Density training.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Be able to travel districtwide.
Work overtime and possible nighttime hours as required.
Be able to frequently lift 50 pounds and traverse a variety of terrain.
Perform outdoor work in varied conditions, including active construction sites and roads open to traffic.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical and background screening.
Successfully complete pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with USDOT standards, which prohibit cannabis use.
Possess or successfully complete IDOT QC/QA certification for HMA Level II within 12 months of hire.
Possess or successfully complete IDOT QC/QA certification for HMA Level III within 24 months of hire.
File required annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of mathematics, specifically basic algebra.
Experience in transportation materials testing and use of laboratory testing equipment.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor plant operations, producer quality-control activity, and HMA mixture quality.
Identify non-compliant mixtures before they are incorporated into a project.
Complete density information on daily production cores for Pay for Performance (PFP) and Quality Control (QC) performance projects.
Perform Quality Assurance (QA) sampling of hot mix asphalt mixtures.
Perform plant and laboratory inspections.
Assist with HMA mix design verifications.
Review test results and perform data entry.
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 required.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
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, with the opportunity to earn up to 25 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