TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION TECH 4

Dept Of Transportation

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Prescott Independent Assurance Technician

Job Location:

4324-Prescott Regional Labreports To Prescott Regional Lab Supervisor1101 Commerce Driveprescott, Az  86305

Posting Details:

Salary: $57,315.97 - $67,315.97 Anticipated Salary:   $62,315.97

Grade: 20

Closing Date: October

Job Summary:

This position will serve as an Independent Assurance Sampling (IAS) and Testing Technician and will be responsible for obtaining IAS from projects in the Prescott Region and monitor project compliance with ADOT's Quality Assurance Program. This position will ensure all sampling and testing is performed in accordance with ADOT's Materials Testing Manual and Standard Specifications. Monitor test results and work with other project labs to resolve any discrepancies in test results. Coordinate the sampling of highway construction materials, verify calibration of testing equipment and maintain project materials records. This position will also perform a full range of laboratory testing on aggregates, soils, asphaltic concrete, and Portland cement concrete as well as generate laboratory test summaries, reports, spreadsheets and research. Duties may require technician to work weekends, holidays, and varied work hours, as well as overnight travel.

Job Duties:

Coordinate the sampling and testing of highway construction materials in accordance with ADOT's Quality Assurance Program. Travels to construction projects throughout the region to sample construction materials. Performs laboratory testing on a full range of materials used in the construction of highways including soils, aggregate, asphaltic cement, and Portland cement concrete.

Observes construction technicians performing test procedures in the field for conformance with ADOT test methods. Inspects equipment used in
construction projects throughout the region to ensure the equipment meets agency requirements for construction of ADOT projects. Inputs and analyzes laboratory test results in the computer database (FAST). Routinely and effectively solve problems related to non-correlating test results between labs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge Of:

• Methods, procedures, and techniques used in sampling and testing highway construction materials in accordance with ADOT Standards Specifications, Construction Special Provisions, ADOT Materials Testing Manual and ADOT Policies and Procedure Directives.
• Independent Assurance and Correlation sampling and testing with the ability to verify construction inspection.
• Operation and maintenance of a variety of material testing equipment and inspection measuring devices.
• Equipment used in construction of highway projects.
• Evaluation and interpretation of completed material testing results.

Skill In:

• Work scheduling and management.
• Analysis and preparation of data.
• Various computer programs including Google Workplace and Microsoft Office.

Ability To:

• Perform mathematical calculations using a variety of computer applications.
• Ensure that materials, equipment, and procedures used comply with agency standards.

Selective Preference(s):

Five years of construction or materials testing experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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).

Must have an Arizona Technical Testing Institute certifications: Soils/Aggregates, Asphalt

Must have an American Concrete Institute: Concrete Strength Testing, Field Technician Grade 1

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.