The State of Arizona is seeking a Transportation Construction Technician to serve as a lead technician on highway construction projects. You will perform highly technical inspection, materials quality control, and construction administration activities, acting as a primary contact for contractors and resolving field issues.
What You'll Do
- Review construction plans, specifications, and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Analyze technical problems and develop procedures and recommendations for resolution.
- Verify and approve calculations, test results, and contractor pay quantities.
- Prepare and review contract documents and project-related documentation.
- Perform inspection, documentation, and testing for construction projects.
- Provide training, coaching, and guidance to other employees.
- Consult with contractors, local agencies, and citizens to resolve issues at the field level.
- Prepare recommendations for project management and review completed work of others.
- May initiate change orders or force accounts.
What We're Looking For
- Two years of journey-level experience as a senior technician, survey party chief, or in inspecting highway construction, hot mix/concrete plants, or related administrative/engineering records.
- Valid Arizona Driver's License and ability to safely drive a full-size pickup truck on- and off-road.
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods exposed to heat, cold, dust, noise, and high-speed traffic.
- Ability to ensure safe, timely, and compliant completion of all work to agency standards.
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles related to state highway construction, inspection methods, materials testing, and contract documentation.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and agency standards, policies, and record-keeping procedures.
- Knowledge of materials and equipment used for highway construction.
- Skill in data analysis, written and verbal communication in fluent English, and equipment operation.
- Employment is contingent upon passing a physical examination.
- All new hires must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Team & Environment
You will work under the general supervision of a resident engineer, project supervisor, or lab supervisor.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary Range: $57,315.97 - $67,315.97
- Sick leave and vacation with 10 paid holidays per year.
- Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Health and dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
- Optional benefits include short-term disability, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at the Agua Fria Field Office: 114 E. Western Ave., Avondale, AZ 85323.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
