In-Training Transportation Technician 3: Field QA & Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule options

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking multiple Transportation Technician 3s to support the Fife Project Engineer Office. You will act as quality verification and assurance technician, performing sampling, testing, and inspections for materials and contractor work while maintaining records and ensuring compliance with standards.

The role requires strong technical and communication skills, the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, and flexibility for travel and hybrid

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply technical engineering principles in support of transportation projects.
• Experience with construction inspection, data collection, and maintaining project records.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality verification sampling and testing and assist QA/QC activities.
• Coordinate delivery of samples and review engineering calculations.
• Operate and maintain field documentation and daily reports.
• Assist inspectors and verify contractor field performance against standards.
• Travel to job sites and support field activities as needed.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Field reporting

Documentation

Technology proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Service oriented

Tools

MS Office Suite

Engineering software

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking multiple Transportation Technician 3s to support the Fife Project Engineer Office. You will act as quality verification and assurance technician, performing sampling, testing, and inspections for materials and contractor work while maintaining records and ensuring compliance with standards.

The role requires strong technical and communication skills, the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions, and flexibility for travel and hybrid