Senior Geotechnical Field Technician Engineering Technician Iii

Position: SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN - (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)
Job

Requisition  IPR #26-01350

Opening Date: 05/27/2026

Closing Date: 06/10/2026

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:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits.

Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

This position conducts field testing and monitors construction of embankments, subgrades, aggregate courses, and in-place reclamation and recycling to ensure compliance with appropriate test procedures and contract specifications and to investigate problems encountered during construction. This position also performs investigative or quality assurance nuclear density testing on hot-mix asphalt (HMA).

Essential Functions

* 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 along with identifying non-compliant conditions.

* Train and support district and local agency construction staff relating to density testing and geotechnical construction testing and inspection procedures.

* Assist the Nuclear Density Supervisor in the administration of the district nuclear gauge inventory and in the 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. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.

* Perform 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.

* Successful completion of IDOT's S-34 Radiation Safety and Density by the Nuclear Method (or equivalent) training and current IDOT QC/QA certification for HMA Density (or HMA Level I Technician with HMA Density component).

Preferred Qualifications

* Strong communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

* Requires a valid driver's license.

* Requires completion of IDOT's S-33 Geotechnical Field Testing and Inspection is required within 12 months.

* Requires district-wide and overnight travel.

* Requires field work in a variety of weather conditions on construction projects including roadways open to traffic, which includes the ability to lift 50 lbs. and traverse slopes and rough terrain.

* Requires overtime and occasional night work.

* This position may also be on-call 24 hours a day as the district's secondary nuclear gauge emergency contact.

* Requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

* Requires successful completion of a background screening.

* Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

* 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 a Senior Geotechnical Field Technician.

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective…