transportation construct technician 4 - Phoenix

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION · Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. · TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCT TECHNICIAN IV · (MATERIALS COORDINATOR) · Job Location: · LANDSCAPE FIELD OFFICE · 2505 W. Georgia Ave · Phoenix AZ 85017 · Pos ...

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DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.


TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCT TECHNICIAN IV
(MATERIALS COORDINATOR)


Job Location:

LANDSCAPE FIELD OFFICE
2505 W. Georgia Ave

Phoenix AZ 85017

Posting Details


Salary:
$57, $67,315.97


Anticipated Salary:
$62,315.97

Grade: 20


Closing Date:
February 26th, 2026

Job Summary

Serves as a construction technician, under the general supervision of a resident engineer, resident landscape architect, project supervisor or lab supervisor performing a variety of skilled and technical activities on highway construction projects.

These activities will include LPA roadway, highway, electrical and landscape construction inspection, area lab materials quality control, field office materials sampling/testing coordination and assist with construction administration.

Inspects, tests and documents complex construction items, such as highways, FMS, lighting, landscaping and irrigation, materials testing and construction administration.

Primary contact for contractors, consultants and ADOT employees on minor projects or segments of a major project. Resolve issues of conflict with contractors. Documents change orders or force account work. Reviews completed work of other employees and provides field training to other employees when requested.

Will normally be assigned to more than one area of construction and can be subject to irregular work hours. Overtime may be required including working nights, weekends and holidays Occasional overnight travel may be necessary.

Employment contingent upon passing a physical examination.

Job Duties

Review construction plans, specifications, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Reviews technical problems and develops procedures and recommendations for resolution of issues. Review, verify and approve calculations, test results and documentation. Review and verify contractor pay quantities before downloading into contractor pay estimate. Review and/or prepare contract documents related to supplemental agreements and financial documentation for completed projects.

Perform inspection, documentation and testing for construction projects. Prepare project related documentation to ensure conformance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards.

Provide training, coaching and guidance to employees.

Consult with contractors, local agencies and citizens to develop solutions to resolve issues at the lowest level in the field.

prepare recommendations for project management.

Knowledge Of


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Basic principles and practices of civil engineering, landscape and irrigation construction related to the construction of state highway system roadways.

Construction inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.
Construction materials testing procedures.
Verification and review of procedures and practices.
Project related contract, plans, standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the area of assignment. Federal, state and agency standards, policies and practices.
Approved record-keeping and documentation procedures.
Materials and equipment used for highway construction and materials testing purposes.

Skill In

Scheduling and tracking work activities.
Analysis and preparation of data.
Written and verbal communication in fluent English.
Operation of equipment for completion of assigned duties.

Ability To

Operate and maintain a variety of construction quality control equipment.
Ensure that materials, equipment, and procedures used comply with agency standards.
Read and interpret a variety of construction documents, including highway maps, construction plans and standard specifications.
Plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks and inspections.
Establish and maintain work relationships.
Complete assignments to acceptable standards in a timely manner.
Safely drive a full-size pickup truck on- and off-road. Ensure safe completion of all work.
Work outdoors for an extended time, exposed to heat, cold, dust, and noise, near high speed traffic.

Selective Preference(s)

ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade 1 and ATTI Field Technician Level 1 Certification.

2 years of combined journey-level experience as a senior-level technician, survey party chief, construction lead who reads plans & specifications, highway construction projects, hot mix & concrete plants, landscape & irrigation, or

performing administrative or advanced engineering & construction records maintenance and related duties, performing construction

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks.

The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.

Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.

An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R

Valid AZ State Driver's license.

Must be able to pass and become both ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade 1 and ATTI Field Technician Level 1 certified within 6 months of being hired.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling option 3.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.