P.c. Concrete Quality Assurance Technician; Engineering Technician Iii

Job Requisition : 56886

IPR# 26-01476

Opening Date: 06/22/2026

Closing Date: 07/07/2026

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Engineering Technician III

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,159 Monthly;
Full Range: $4,159 - $7,187 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Peoria

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

Union Position: provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply.

This position is accountable for sampling, testing and reporting of Portland Cement Concrete (P.C.C.) for various construction projects within the district.

• Performs Quality Control (QC) testing of Portland Cement Concrete (P.C.C.), cement stabilized aggregates, and related mixtures.
• Performs and reports inspection of P.C.C., aggregates, and other construction materials as needed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors and other Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) personnel assigned to construction projects.
• Ensures the proper use, calibration, and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Ensures the completeness and accuracy of test data, reports, data entry, and other record keeping.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner that promotes fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre‑engineering or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS thirty months of engineering experience; OR Six years of engineering/construction/materials experience.
• Certification in P.C.C. Level I with the IDOT Quality Management Training Program.

• Working knowledge of mathematics.
• Skill in the use of laboratory testing equipment and engineering field and office instruments.
• Working knowledge of plans and ability to read them.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Valid driver's license.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Daily district wide travel.
• Ability to work overtime and some nighttime work as needed.
• Successful completion of background screening.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5‑45 apply to this position.
• This position meets the requirements in section 4A‑101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
• All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest, including the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission.

• 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

6508 W Highway US 150, Edwards, Illinois, 61528 (Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Operations)

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday

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