Senior Laboratory Technician (Engineering Technician Iii)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Laboratory Technician performs laboratory tests and records results on materials used for transportation projects for the district, counties, local entities, and other state agencies. The position organizes samples, completes materials testing to assess compliance with approved standards and material properties, documents test results, and addresses testing and equipment issues. It also calibrates, maintains, and repairs laboratory and field-testing equipment, performs data entry, and trains Laboratory Technicians and Junior Laboratory Technicians. The role is based in the Bureau of Project Implementation, Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 4/District 6, in Springfield, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule is 1 to 5 days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime and outdoor work may be required, including at active construction sites, drilling sites, and roads open to traffic. The position requires compliance with departmental safety rules and fair and equitable treatment of employees.

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.
Possess Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) certification in Aggregates and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Level I.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Be able to lift 50 pounds.
Be able to work overtime and outdoors in varied conditions, including active construction sites, drilling sites, and roads open to traffic.
Successfully obtain IDOT QC/QA certification in Portland Concrete Cement (PCC) Level I within 18 months of the start date.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
Successfully complete pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with USDOT standards, which prohibit cannabis use.
Successfully complete a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two years of college in pre-engineering or civil engineering technology.
Working knowledge of mathematics, including algebra.

Responsibilities

Organize samples and ensure testing is completed efficiently.
Perform materials tests to determine whether products conform to approved standards and/or to determine product properties.
Report test results and maintain complete and accurate materials test records.
Troubleshoot testing and equipment problems.
Calibrate, maintain, and repair laboratory and field-testing equipment.
Perform data entry.
Train the Laboratory Technician and Junior Laboratory Technician.
Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules.
Perform duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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