Center for Training Transportation Professionals Support Technician

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Training Transportation Professionals (CTTP) Support Technician is responsible for supporting all CTTP program activities and continuously improving the technician and laboratory program functions. For technician certification, this position performs course preparation activities, facilitates hands-on training, maintains spaces and manages equipment inventory, and performs equipment calibrations and verifications. This position will ensure that CTTP equipment and spaces are maintained to the highest standards, reinforcing and enhancing the student learning experience.

The CTTP Support Technician also plays a crucial role in CTTP laboratory certification by performing on-site laboratory inspection visits. This task will involve significant travel, which will be carried out in accordance with the travel policies of the University of Arkansas. Precise record keeping, accurate assessments, and equitable enforcement of standards and procedures are critical for ensuring the program is carried out in a fair and equitable manner. All responsibilities are to be performed with honesty, integrity, and professionalism and in accordance with the policies and requirements of the University of Arkansas, Arkansas Department of Transportation, and other applicable accrediting organizations.

Reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Formal education equivalent of a High School diploma
• At least two years of experience in highway construction materials testing or related field
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• CTTP certifications in Basic Aggregates, Concrete Field Testing, Hot Mix Asphalt, Soils, and Concrete Strength Testing
• Knowledge of construction and materials testing and associated laboratory equipment
• Ability to perform inspection procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Attention to detail
• Fiscally responsible

Responsibilities

• Supports all CTTP program activities.
• Continuously improves technician and laboratory program functions.
• Performs course preparation activities for technician certification.
• Facilitates hands-on training.
• Maintains spaces and manages equipment inventory.
• Performs equipment calibrations and verifications.
• Ensures CTTP equipment and spaces are maintained to the highest standards.
• Performs on-site laboratory inspection visits for CTTP laboratory certification.
• Maintains precise record keeping, accurate assessments, and equitable enforcement of standards and procedures.
• Performs all responsibilities with honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Maintains reliable and non-disruptive attendance.
• Creates and maintains collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED