Transportation Construct Technician 4

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

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Construct Technician 4 to lead field activities on highway maintenance projects. You will coordinate inspections, quality control, and contract progress, guiding staff and resolving issues with contractors in the field.

Responsibilities include documenting work, preparing change orders, and training team members to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• Four years of highway construction or maintenance experience or a bachelor degree in engineering technology or related field.
• Ability to coordinate complex contract work and provide training when needed.
• Experience with permits, utility and roadway projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician coordinating highway maintenance projects and contract activities.
• Inspect, document and test work and resolve contractor issues at field level.
• Develop schedules, assign personnel, review calculations and prepare project documentation.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizing and prioritizing work

Decision making in permit types

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or closely related field

Tools

ROAD Portal

ADOT Permit Database

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:

5474 - CENTRAL PERMITS
2140 W. Hilton
Phoenix, AZ 85009

Posting Details:

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

Grade: 20

Closing Date: August 24, 2026

Job Summary:

Serves as a lead technician, under the general supervision of the Engineer-In-Charge or designated representative, coordinating all activities on highway maintenance projects, including quality control and inspection of landscape, litter, graffiti and sweeping contract activities. Inspects and documents the most complex contract related items and all phases of contract progress. Observes work procedures of contractor to ensure compliance with agency plans and specifications. Resolves issues of conflict with contractors (or escalates through established procedures), initiates change orders and/or force accounts. Schedules and reviews completed work of other employees and provides training.

Job Duties:

Perform inspection, documentation and testing as required for assigned projects. Consult with contractors, local agencies and citizens to develop alternative solutions to resolve issues and conflict at the lowest level in the field and prepare recommendations for project management.
Develop work schedules and assign and direct personnel to meet overall expectations related to assignments. Review technical problems and develop procedures and recommendations for resolution of issues related to assignments.
Review, verify and approve calculations, test results and documentations for assignments. Review supplemental agreements and financial documents and verify contractor pay quantities and approve for payment. Prepare project related documentation to ensure conformance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Google Suite application, Adobe Acrobat, ADOT Permit Database, ROAD Portal, Right of Way and highway maps and plans.
• Statutes, administrative rules, standards, guidelines, and policies pertaining to permits, utility and railroad roadway, bridge, drainage and materials design, road and bridge construction, standard drawings for construction.
• Temporary and Permanent Traffic Control, ADOT Traffic Design Guidelines, and AZ Blue Stake (811) requirements.
• Environmental requirements and clearances.
• Tools, equipment, and materials used for highway construction and utility installations.
• Right of Way methods and documents for acquisition and disposal of real property.
• Research assessor's databases, property records, and GIS systems.

SKILLS IN:

• Written and verbal communication including depositions and testimony in a court of law.
• Organizing and prioritizing work assignments.
• Research & analyze programs, databases, and external sources.
• Understand construction sequencing, methods and standards.
• Interpreting field inspection data and diaries.
• Field monitoring of temporary traffic control plans.
• Interpersonal relationships & customer service as applied to members of the public, agency and local governments.
• Decision making, handling complex permit types

ABILITY TO:

• Work with difficult members of the public.
• Visualize impact of proposed encroachments and determine possible mitigations needed.
• Assist training and guide staff members in permit related issues.
• Review and approve all levels of utility plans and basic business types of permits.
• Develop standard work and process improvements for team members.
• Multi-task and on a variety of permits and projects with critical deadlines.
• Organize, prioritize, and track work assignments.
• Reading and interpreting a variety of technical engineering documents

Selective Preference(s):

Four years of highway construction or maintenance (operations) experience in inspection and documentation, or a bachelor degree in engineering technology or closely related profession.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

A valid Arizona Driver 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).

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 programhere. 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.