Transportation Construct Technician 4

State of Arizona; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and disability

Optional employee benefits

Job summary

State of Arizona's Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Construct Technician 4 to lead inspection on highway projects at the Flagstaff site. You will oversee contract compliance, review submittals, and mentor junior inspectors while coordinating with project supervision and traffic control operations.

The role requires driving a State vehicle, strong math and technical skills, and a proven ability to manage field data and safety compliance on complex construction sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway construction inspection, materials testing and documentation.
• Strong math skills for complex analysis and field calculations.
• Ability to operate and maintain construction-related equipment and tools.
• Effective written and oral communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect minor contract items to ensure compliance with standards and specs.
• Lead inspector for personnel assignments and provide guidance on projects.
• Prepare field docs and verify calculations for FAST system input.
• Review submittals, tests, and project documentation; ensure safety and traffic control compliance.

Skills

Engineering data analysis

Decision making

Oral & written comms

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

Transportation Construct Technician 4

Job Location

1959 S. Woodland Village Blvd Suite B, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Posting Details

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

Grade: 20

Closing Date: November 1, 2026

Job Summary

May serve as the project lead technician, as needed under the general supervision of the Resident Engineer (RE) or Project Supervisor. Monitoring contract compliance in regard to ADOT standard specifications, standard drawings, and project specific plans and special provisions. Assists project supervisor in the review of construction submittals, material certs, and documentation. Provides direction, coaching, & mentoring to lower level inspectors. Assist the Project Supervisor in scheduling, monitoring , and mentoring inspection staff. Receives, reviews, and disseminates all material test results, including but not limited to asphalt, concrete, aggregate, and earthwork. Assists with road block/traffic control, plowing (voluntary), or working dispatch as needed to assist the inclement or winter weather. This position requires driving a State vehicle.

Job Duties

Inspects minor contract items to ensure compliance with standards and specifications. Acts as another lead inspector for personnel assignment to projects providing direction and guidance. Use a State vehicle in the course of job duties.
Prepares filed documentation and verifies field calculations for input into the FAST system. Inspects and approves traffic control and project safety items in compliance with standard specifications and policies.
Performs complex analysis and calculations as required, including laboratory tests, quantities and other contract related documentation. Reviews work performed by other personnel assigned to the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, procedures, and techniques used in highway construction project inspection, survey, materials testing & documentation.-Work management, analyzing and evaluation of a wide variety of technical engineering dates Federal, State statutes and agency standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
• Advanced mathematics.
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment, in a safe manner.
• Operating engineering related equipment.
• Oral and writing communications.
• Interpersonal relations, as applied to contacts with contractors, representatives and other Governmental agencies and other agency employees.
• Google suite.

SKILLS IN:

• Analyzing and evaluating a wide variety of engineering data.
• Decision making, organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Oral and written communications.
• Time management and interpersonal relations.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize and coordinate the full spectrum of work activities.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective oral and written communication with a wide variety of individuals and situations.
• Operate a computer and software utilization in all aspects related to construction with a wide variety of individuals and situations.
• Be flexible in day to day operations.
• Be open to new ideas and process improvements.

Selective Preference(s)

Experience in operating survey equipment, inspecting minor highway construction projects, hot mix and concrete plants, performing administrative or advanced engineering and construction records maintenance or related duties; or a Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or closely related profession may be substituted for the required experience. ATTI & ACI certifications.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Valid Drivers 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).

ATTI Field Technician Level 1 Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)

ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade 1 Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)

AGC Erosion Control Coordinator Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)

ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification (Obtained within 12 months of hire date)

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 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 [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] 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 [phone] 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.