Engineering Technician III

SUMMARY: Works proactively under general guidance of the County Engineer within the Public Works Department. A primary function(s) of this position includes, but is not limited to: work of a technical nature requiring special skills pertaining to civil engineering in connection with the investigation, location, design, construction and maintenance of County and Township road and bridge projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs in the capacity of resident engineer or inspector as needed, ensuring projects adhere to plans and specifications. 
• Obtains representative samples of construction materials and performs field and laboratory tests.
• Specialized Testing: Performs Quality Assurance testing on Portland Cement Concrete (PCC), Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA), and Soils/Earthwork to ensure compliance with IDOT standards.
• Reduces survey notes; plots cross-sections, detail drawings, plan profile sheets, and right-of-way plats.
• Computes areas and quantities for various projects and maintains the Department's statistical information and maps.
• Prepares plans, special provisions, and estimates.
• Assists in field studies of vehicle usage and traffic patterns.
• Assists in preliminary and construction surveys. 
• Each Rock Island County employee is responsible to engage in periodic activities that include, but are not limited to: (a) County-wide risk management/safety training, and (b) departmental educational training, and/or (c) evaluation/physical improvement of departmental physical assets that prevents, reduces, or corrects safety hazards

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Accountability:

• Ability to make sub-professional engineering decisions.
• Knowledge of basic trigonometric and curve data tables and usage.
• Expertise in the use and care of survey instruments.
• Understanding of construction plans, specifications, and the A.A.S.H.T.O. Geometric Design of Highways and Streets Manual.
• Manual Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of State of Illinois manuals, including: Construction, Design, Drainage, Administrative Policies, and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors and requires climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, lifting, and walking.
• Requires finger dexterity, repetitive motions, and visual acuity.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Education:

• Associate Degree with a concentration in engineering or related field (Required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Desired).

Experience:

• Five to ten years in the Civil Engineering field required.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• IDOT QMTP Certifications: PCC Level I/II, HMA Level I/II, and S-33 Soils Field Testing and Inspection.

Starting Salary Range: $61,000 - $66,000