Transportation Construct Technician

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Job Location:

4593 - TUCSON EAST CONSTRUCTION
633

E. 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ 85713

Salary: $57,315.97 - $67,315.97
Anticipated salary: $62,315.97
Grade: 20
Closing Date:
March 12, 2026

Serves as the Materials Coordinator for the Unit. Coordinates material activities on highway construction projects; insuring all materials that are incorporated into each project meets project specification; monitoring required material sampling and testing; meeting required administrative needs; functioning as the primary contact for coordinating the materials activities between project personnel, the Project lab, the Regional lab and the contractor. Subject to work irregular hours including occasional travel and overnight stays.

Review, verify and approve calculations, test results and documentation related to the area of assignment. Performs construction project inspection, survey, documentation and testing as required for the area of assignment.
Reviews technical problems and develops procedures and recommendations for resolution of issues related to the area of assignment. Reviews construction plans, specifications and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Consults with contractors, local agencies and citizens to develop alternative solutions to resolve issues at the lowest level in the field. Prepares project related documentation to ensure conformance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
Reviews, verifies and approves contractor pay quantities. Develops work schedules, assigns personnel and directs activities of personnel to meet overall expectations related to the area of assignment. Reviews and/or prepares contract documents related to force accounts, change orders, supplemental agreements and final documentation for completed projects. Provides training, coaching and guidance to personnel as directed, and attends meetings and represents the District as directed.

• Principles and practices of civil engineering related to the construction of State highway road systems.
• Construction inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Materials and equipment used for highway construction and materials testing purposes.
• Federal, State statutes and agency standards, policies and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
• Google Workspace and Adobe Acrobat.

• Work scheduling and time management.
• Analysis and preparation of data.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Operation of equipment for completion of assigned duties.
• Interpersonal relations, as applied to contacts with contractors, representatives of other governmental agencies, and other agency employees.

• Adaptable to changing conditions.
• Apply rules and regulations fairly and consistently.
• Self management.
• Remain calm and professional in stressful/crisis situations.
• Give and receive constructive criticism.
• Ensure that materials, equipment and procedures used comply with agency standards.

Four years experience with inspecting highway construction projects or hot mix and concrete plants or performing administrative or advanced engineering and construction records maintenance or related duties. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or closely related field may be substituted for experience.

Must acquire American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Testing Technician Certification and Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) Field Testing Technician Certificate within 12 months of hire.

Current 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…