TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCT TECHNICIAN 4

TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCT TECHNICIAN 4

Job No : 531210

Work Type : Full-time

Location : GLOBE

Categories : Misc / Other / Not Applicable

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GLOBE LAB LEAD TECHNICIAN

Job Location :

Address : 4315-TUCSON REGIONAL LAB

US 60 MP 253.3

Globe AZ, 85501

Posting Details : Salary : $62,315.97

Grade : 20

Closing Date : January 25th, 2025

Job Summary :

This position will serve as the lead technician in the Globe Area Laboratory under the direct supervision of the Globe Lab supervisor and performs laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt mix, and other routine and non-routine testing of highway construction materials.

This position is responsible for monitoring and reviewing all laboratory functions, equipment and test results generated by the lab.

The lead worker delegates work assignments to the other technicians in the lab, and provide necessary training. This position requires the knowledge of the Materials Quality Assurance Program.

This position helps ensure that all sampling and testing is performed in accordance with ADOT's Materials Testing Manual and Standard Specifications.

Duties also include monitoring Correlation and Independent Assurance test results and working with project labs to resolve test result discrepancies between labs and maintain project records.

The position requires verification and calibration of laboratory testing equipment. The lead technician also enters test results into the Department's computer based FAST system. Periodically, the lead worker will be given special assignments by the Tucson Regional Materials Engineer.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties :

Perform acceptance testing on aggregates, soils, aliphatic concrete, and Portland cement concrete.

Leads function in the laboratory in lab tasks, overseeing testing procedures, and technicians practices.

Input test results in FAST database. Generates special lab reports, summaries, spreadsheets, and research.

Perform related work as required. May drive state vehicle in the course of State business.

Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.

Assist with field sampling and other duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge :

• Methods, procedures, and techniques used in sampling and testing highway construction materials.
• ADOT Standard Specifications, ADOT Materials Testing Manual, ADOT Policies and Procedures Directives.
• AASHTO, ASTM, and ARIZ test methods, Independent Assurance, Correlation & Acceptance sampling and testing.
• Operation, maintenance, calibration, standardization, and verification of materials testing and inspection equipment.
• Equipment used in construction of highway projects.
• Mathematics and an understanding of statistics.
• Highway construction and associated project plans, materials specification and special provision

Skills :

Ability :

Selective Preference(s) :

One year experience in a lab as a Transportation Construction Technician 3 or equivalent.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

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

Valid Driver's License

ACI Field Testing Certification

ACI Strength Testing Certification

ATTI Soils and Aggregate Certification

ATTI Asphalt Certification

ATTI Field Certification

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 :

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot 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 srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-7279.

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 (602) 712-8188 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.

Advertised : 15 Jan 2025 US Mountain Standard Time

Applications close : 25 Jan 2025 US Mountain Standard Time

Salary : $62,316