What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Technician - Street Transportation Department position at Phoenix Police Department?

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The Street Transportation Department, Design, and Construction Management Division is seeking a motivated individual for our Materials Technician vacancy in the City of Phoenix Materials Laboratory. The primary function is to perform laboratory materials testing of average difficulty in the Street Transportation Department. The Materials Technician performs physical testing on construction materials such as asphalt, concrete, and soils on a daily basis to verify material properties against applicable specifications using industry standard methods.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of laboratory management software is useful.
Knowledge of materials testing, properties, characteristics of materials, and standard detail and specifications.
Knowledge of City of Phoenix, Maricopa Association of Government, and Federal Aviation Administration specifications.
Able to perform arithmetic calculations to complete test following standard test methods.
Able to communicate orally with customers, clients, or the public in a face-to-face, one-on-one settings or using the telephone.

SALARY

Pay Range : $19.07 to $26.83 per hour.

Hiring Range : $19.07 to $22.08 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation :

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes :

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details : Pension Information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA / HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus / light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit : Unit 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in materials testing engineering work.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

The City job description can be found here .

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .

Working Conditions Require :

Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Working with chemicals.

Working irregular hours, second and / or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Moving dirt, rock, sand, or other material from one place to another using a shovel, rake, or other tools.

Making precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand position to use laboratory equipment.

Working in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements and dust.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus :

Experience with heavy construction and engineering materials.

Experience following standard test methods, procedures, and performing calculations.

Additional certifications in construction inspection and materials testing, including American Concrete Institute (ACI) and Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI), will be beneficial.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes February 10, 2025. All materials must be received by 11 : 59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document , your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Materials Technician, JC : 19160, ID# 56929, 01 / 27 / 2025, USM, GO, Benefits : 002

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

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