Center for Training Transportation Professionals Support Technician

Uasys; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition waivers

12 official holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Center for Training Transportation Professionals (CTTP) at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, seeks a Support Technician to sustain CTTP programs and laboratory operations. You will assist instructional activities, maintain spaces and equipment inventories, and ensure certifications are kept up to date.

Periodic on-site laboratory inspections and travel are required, with emphasis on accurate record-keeping, fair enforcement of standards, and professional conduct in accordance with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of highway construction materials testing or related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support CTTP program activities and maintain equipment and spaces.
• Prepare courses, facilitate hands-on training, calibrate and verify equipment.
• Travel to CTTP lab sites for on-site inspections.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safety and standards.

Skills

Materials testing

Laboratory equipment

Inspection procedures

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Fiscal responsibility

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Closing Date:

10/14/2026

Type of Position:

Researchers and Scientists

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Background and Benefits:

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Center for Training Transportation Professionals

Department's Website:

https://engineering.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Center for Training Transportation Professionals (CTTP) Support Technician is responsible for supporting all CTTP program activities and continuously improving the technician and laboratory program functions. For technician certification, this position performs course preparation activities, facilitates hands-on training, maintains spaces and manages equipment inventory, and performs equipment calibrations and verifications. This position will ensure that CTTP equipment and spaces are maintained to the highest standards, reinforcing and enhancing the student learning experience.

The CTTP Support Technician also plays a crucial role in CTTP laboratory certification by performing on-site laboratory inspection visits. This task will involve significant travel, which will be carried out in accordance with the travel policies of the University of Arkansas. Precise record keeping, accurate assessments, and equitable enforcement of standards and procedures are critical for ensuring the program is carried out in a fair and equitable manner. All responsibilities are to be performed with honesty, integrity, and professionalism and in accordance with the policies and requirements of the University of Arkansas, Arkansas Department of Transportation, and other applicable accrediting organizations.

Reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

• Formal education equivalent of a High School diploma
• At least two years of experience in highway construction materials testing or related field
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• CTTP certifications in Basic Aggregates, Concrete Field Testing, Hot Mix Asphalt, Soils, and Concrete Strength Testing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction and materials testing and associated laboratory equipment
• Ability to perform inspection procedures in a fair and consistent manner
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Attention to detail
• Fiscally responsible

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

$65,000.00

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Sandy Thomas, Assistant to the Department Head, [e-mail]

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes