Bituminous Mix Area Qual Assurance Tech; Engineering Technician Iii Job Salina area,Kansas USA,Engineering

Position: BITUMINOUS MIX AREA QUAL ASSURANCE TECH (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)

BITUMINOUS MIX AREA QUAL ASSURANCE TECH (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Position Overview

This position is primarily accountable for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Quality Assurance testing in an assigned geographic area as well as testing Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) and soils as required.

Essential Functions

Performs Quality Assurance testing of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) mixtures.
Performs and reports inspection of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC), soils, 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.
Responsible for proper use, calibration, and maintenance of testing equipment.
Responsible for completeness and accuracy of test data, reports, data entry, and other record keeping.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of mathematics.
Skill in the use of laboratory testing equipment and engineering field and office instruments.
Good oral and or written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

Valid driver's license.
Daily travel within the assigned area; overnight travel may be required.
Successful completion of a background screening.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions imposed by 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Bituminous Mixtures Area Quality Assurance Technicians. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment.

Benefits

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 mental health resources

Work Office

Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Project Implementation

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