Transportation Construct Technician 4
About The Position
Serves as the unit materials coordinator and may serve as the project lead technician under the general supervision of the resident engineer (RE) or project supervisor. Assists the project supervisor in the review of construction submittents, material certs, and documentation. Provides direction, coaching, and mentoring to lower level inspectors; monitors and maintains unit testing and sampling equipment; and receives, reviews, and disseminates all material test results, including but not limited to asphalt, concrete, aggregate, and earthwork. Performs sampling, testing, and inspection on highway construction projects, hot mix asphalt plants, and concrete batch plants. Assists the unit in process improvement and implementing the Arizona Management System. Assists with road block/traffic control, plowing (voluntary), or working dispatch as needed to assist with inclement or winter weather. This position is required to drive a State vehicle.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge in methods, procedures, and techniques used in highway construction project inspection, survey, materials testing and documentation.
- Knowledge of work management, analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of technical engineering data.
- Knowledge of Federal, State statutes and agency standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of advanced mathematics.
- Knowledge of operating and maintaining assigned equipment in a safe manner.
- Knowledge of operating engineering related equipment.
- Knowledge of oral and written communications.
- Knowledge of interpersonal relations, as applied to contacts with contractors, representatives of other governmental agencies, and other agency employees.
- Skills in analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.
- Skill in decision making, organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in time management and interpersonal relations.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the full spectrum of work activities.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective oral and written communications with a wide variety of individuals and situations.
- Ability to operate a computer and software utilization in all aspects related to construction plans and specifications.
- Ability to be flexible in day to day operations.
- Ability to be open to new ideas and process improvements.
- Possession of a valid Class D Driver License.
- Must maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Must complete all required driver training.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in operating survey equipment.
- Experience inspecting minor highway construction projects, hot mix and concrete plants.
- Experience performing administrative or advance engineering and construction records maintenance or related duties.
- A Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or closely related profession.
- ATTI & ACI certifications.
- American Concrete Institute and Arizona Technical Testing Institute Certification required within 1 year of hire date.
Responsibilities
- Inspects minor contract items to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
- Acts as another lead inspector for personnel assigned to projects providing direction and guidance.
- Uses a state vehicle in the course of job duties.
- Prepares field documentation and verifies field calculations for input into FAST system.
- Inspects and approves traffic control and project safety items in compliance with standard specifications and policies.
- Performs complex analysis and calculations as required, including laboratory tests, quantities and other contract related documentation.
- Reviews work performed by other personnel assigned to the area of assignment.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
