SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III)

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Job Requisition ID: 59457 IPR# 26-01816
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026
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 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Work Location: 13473 Il Highway 133, Paris, Illinois, 61944

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 3/District 5/Bureau of Project Implementation

Work County: Edgar
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV

 

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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors 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 performs complex and diverse laboratory tests and records the results on materials used for district, county, local and other state agency transportation projects. 

 

Essential Functions

  • Perform materials tests to ensure that the samples or materials conform to approved standards and/or determine properties of the samples or materials. Minimal supervision should be required while completing tasks.
  • Become familiar with the Quality Management Program (QMP) for reporting and transferring test results.
  • Maintain complete and accurate materials test records.
  • Calibrate and maintain testing equipment to help ensure test results are accurate.
  • Recommend acceptance or rejection of samples and materials tested.
  • Assist in performing laboratory inspections at district producer labs related to Portland Cement Concrete (PCC), HMA and aggregates.
  • Perform all 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.