DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: 4319-CENTRAL MATERIALS TESTING
1221 N 21st Ave
Phoenix AZ 85009

Salary: $56,870.53 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: May 8, 2025

This position will work as a field and lab technician under the direct supervision of the Structures Lab Supervisor. This position will perform engineering construction inspections, sampling, and testing for major prestress/precast concrete structures, as well as minor precast items, such as concrete pipe, precast box culverts, MSE panels, retaining walls, manhole materials, etc.

The technician performs American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Arizona test methods and will work with various precast manufacturers to ensure project materials meet the project plans and specifications.

The technician will also inform the Supervisor or Manager of any materials issues or deficiencies found or witnessed during production. The technician will verify calibration of testing equipment and maintain project materials records. This position will maintain equipment and facilities.

Duties may require the technician to work weekends, holidays, and varied work hours, in all weather conditions. This position requires travel, including overnight and out of state.

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.

Perform engineering construction inspection, sampling, and testing for major prestress/precast concrete structures. Daily decisions concerning material and quality of final products conform to plans and specifications.

Sampling and testing using ASTM, AASHTO and/or Arizona test methods to determine compliance with applicable specifications.

Perform engineering construction inspections, sampling, and testing for major prestress/precast concrete structures, as well as minor precast items, such as concrete pipe, precast box culverts, MSE panels, retaining walls, manhole materials, etc.

Review plans and specifications.

Notify supervisor of conflicts in contract documents for omissions, errors, and/or beneficial changes.

Instruct and train employees.

Maintain equipment and facilities. Use a state vehicle to drive to job sites and facilities.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
- Engineering principles and practices related to duties assigned.
- Plans, specifications, and technical review.
- Construction inspections methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Materials sampling and testing procedures based on AASHTO, ASTM, and Arizona test methods.
- Arizona Standard Specifications.

Skills:
- Technical math.
- Interacting with customers, vendors, and other employees in a team environment.
- Researching materials and construction practices.
- Various computer programs including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Ability:
- Analyze highway and structural blueprints.
- Setup and prepare material for testing.
- Evaluate materials testing results for compliance.
- Work safely in a construction area with cranes, ladders, travel lifts, and concrete delivery vehicles.
- Withstand extreme temperatures during inspections.

Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) Soils and Aggregate certification, Prestress Concrete Institute QC/QA Level II certification, Post Tension Instate "Bonded" certification, National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level II Concrete certification.

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).

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Strength Testing certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) Field certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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 pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 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 (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.