Field Quality Verification Tech in Training

State of Washington; Fife (WA, WI); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks Transportation Technician 3s to join the Fife Project Engineer Office. You will perform quality verification, sampling, and testing, support construction oversight, and assist inspectors while ensuring compliance with standards.

The role requires operating in outdoor construction sites, sometimes in inclement weather, with flexible hours and potential night work. Experience with field testing and data documentation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles for transportation projects.
• Ability to perform data collection, drafting, and maintain project records.
• EIT certification or Land Surveyor’s License within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality verification sampling and testing.
• Monitor contractor activities for contract compliance.
• Assist project inspectors with daily inspections and audits.
• Review engineering calculations and contract plans/specifications.
• Operate state-owned vehicle.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Field safety

Data collection

Documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Math basics

Education

Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification

Land Surveyor’s License

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/SharePoint/Outlook)

Nuclear Density Gauge

Field documentation software

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks Transportation Technician 3s to join the Fife Project Engineer Office. You will perform quality verification, sampling, and testing, support construction oversight, and assist inspectors while ensuring compliance with standards.

The role requires operating in outdoor construction sites, sometimes in inclement weather, with flexible hours and potential night work. Experience with field testing and data documentation is preferred.