TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION TECH 4

Arizona Department of Administration • Prescott Valley, AZ

2d

About The Position

Serves as a lead technician under the direction of the Engineer-In-Charge or
designated representative. Coordinates activities on highway construction
projects Including survey, quality control, Inspections and project lab.
Inspects and documents complex contract Items, such as structures and concrete
or asphalt pavement and performs related duties as necessary due to staffing
requirements. May function as the primary contact for contractors, consultants
and ADOT work activities of the construction project office as well as resolve
conflict. Initiate change orders, or force accounts, schedules and reviews
completed work of other employees and provides training. Emergency overtime may
be required as well as overnight travel throughout the District and State of
Arizona.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of civil engineering related to the construction of the state highway system.
• Construction inspection methods, procedures, techniques, construction survey and materials testing, project.
• Related contracts, plans, specifications, documentation, verification and review, agency procedures, policies and practices.
• Federal, State and agency standards.
• Approved record-keeping and documentation.
• Materials and equipment used for highway construction and materials testing purposes.
• Google Workspace
• Analysis and preparation of data.
• Oral and written communication.
• Work scheduling and management.
• Reading and interpretation of plans and specification.
• Technical math
• Interprets policies and procedures.
• Operate and maintain equipment for completion of assigned duties.
• Operate computer and multiple computer programs.
• Train others-Safely operate a state vehicle.
• Valid Driver's License - 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.) R2-10-207.11).
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in inspecting minor highway construction projects, hot mix asphalt and concrete plants, performing administrative and advanced engineering and construction records maintenance or related duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction project Inspection, survey, documentation and testing as required for the area of assignment.
• Consults with contractors, local agencies and citizens to develop alternative solutions to resolve issues in conflict at the lowest level in the field and prepares recommendations for project management.
• Operate a state vehicle to and from job site.
• Review technical problems and develop procedures and recommendations for resolution of Issues related to the area of assignment.
• Review, verify and approve calculations, test results and documentation related to the area of assignment.
• Review of construction plans, specifications and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
• Develop work schedules, assign personnel and direct activities of personnel to meet overall expectations related to the area of assignment.
• Provide training, coaching and guidance to personnel as directed.
• Reviewing and/or preparing contract documents related to force accounts, change orders, supplemental agreements and final documentation for completed projects.
• Review, verify and approve contractor pay quantities before downloading In CPE program.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees