Transportation Construct Technician

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

LANDSCAPE FIELD OFFICE
2505 W. Georgia Ave
Phoenix AZ 85017

Salary: $57,315.97 - $67,315.97
Anticipated Salary: $62,315.97
Grade: 20
Closing Date:
February 26th, 2026

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

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