SENIOR CONCRETE SPECIALIST (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V)

State of Illinois•Ottawa, IL

About The Position

This position is responsible to ensure that Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) and related mixtures produced within the limits of District 3 are of high quality and in accordance with all applicable procedures, policies, and specifications maintained by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering, or a job related technical/science curriculum PLUS six years of engineering experience OR eight years of engineering experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel extensively within the district and occasionally statewide.
Certification in Aggregate Technician (Mixtures Aggregate Technician plus 2-day upgrade or 5-day Aggregate Technician), PCC I, PCC II, and ACI I. Recertification, if required by certifying body, is also required.
Certification in PCC III OR the ability to become certified within 12 months of hire.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Knowledge of highway and bridge construction practices.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office software.
Working knowledge of the Construction and Materials Management System (CMMS).

Responsibilities

Provides technical Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) expertise to PCC producers and district construction staff.
Troubleshoots and remedies PCC issues in real time.
Ensures all PCC work is inspected in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) policies and specifications.
Provides technical recommendations to the Mixtures Control Engineer.
Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel.
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.

Benefits

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