Transportation Construct Technician 4

Arizona Department of Administration•Tempe, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a lead technician under the general supervision of a Resident Engineer or Project Supervisor, performing highly technical activities on highway construction projects. The work includes highway, electrical, and landscape construction inspection; field office materials coordination; and construction administration. The technician inspects, tests, and documents complex construction items, including highways, FMS, lighting, landscaping and irrigation, material testing, and construction administration. The position serves as the primary contract contact for contractors, consultants, and ADOT employees on minor projects or segments of a major project, resolves conflicts with contractors, and may initiate change orders or force accounts.

Requirements

Two years of journey-level experience as a senior-level technician, or a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related curriculum in substitution for the required experience; combinations of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be substituted.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices related to construction of the state highway system.
Knowledge of construction inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.
Knowledge of construction materials testing procedures.
Knowledge of project-related contracts, plans, specifications, and documentation.
Knowledge of verification and review procedures and practices.
Knowledge of federal, state, and agency standards, policies, and practices.
Knowledge of approved record-keeping and documentation procedures.
Knowledge of materials and equipment used for highway construction and materials testing.
Skill in consulting with contractors, local agencies, and citizens to resolve field issues.
Skill in preparing recommendations for project management.
Skill in analyzing and evaluating technical engineering data, including construction plans, material quality-control test results, and field survey documentation.
Skill in interpreting and implementing applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to safely drive a full-size pickup truck on and off road.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods while exposed to heat, cold, dust, noise, and high-speed traffic.
Ability to ensure safe completion of work and complete assignments to acceptable standards in a timely manner.
Ability to ensure materials, equipment, and procedures comply with agency standards.
Valid, current Arizona driver's license and compliance with applicable state-business driving, training, record-check, and insurance requirements.
Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) as a newly hired State employee.

Nice To Haves

ATTI certification.
ACI certification.

Responsibilities

Review construction plans, specifications, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Review technical problems and develop procedures and recommendations to resolve issues.
Review, verify, and approve calculations, test results, and documentation.
Review and verify contractor pay quantities before downloading them into the CPE program.
Review and/or prepare contract documents related to force accounts, change orders, supplemental agreements, and financial documentation.
Prepare inspection, documentation, and testing for construction documentation projects.
Prepare project-related documentation to ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
Provide training, coaching, and guidance to employees.
Consult with contractors, local agencies, and citizens to develop solutions and resolve issues at the lowest level in the field.
Prepare recommendations for project management.
Inspect, test, and document complex highway, electrical, landscape, lighting, irrigation, and materials-testing work.
Coordinate field office materials and construction administration.
Resolve conflicts with contractors and, as appropriate, initiate change orders or force accounts.

Benefits

Sick leave.
Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Retirement plan with mandatory participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Optional short-term disability insurance.
Optional deferred compensation plans.
Optional supplemental life insurance.