DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

KINGMAN CONSTRUCTION
3664 E Andy Devine Ave
Kingman AZ, 86401

Hourly Range: $20.3610 - $27.3416 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: September 18, 2025

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of skilled technical work in survey, inspection of highway construction projects, field testing quality control tests on materials, verifying quantities, documentation of daily construction activities, contracts, employee interviews, and construction checklist.

Complete administrative documentation and complex engineer reports, and train other ADOT personnel on assigned construction project. Will normally be assigned to more than one area of construction and can be subject to irregular work hours.

Overtime may be required including working nights, weekends, and holidays. Overnight travel and assisting other units and districts may be necessary. Position will be required to drive a state vehicle.

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.

Inspects highway construction on an ongoing basis to assure compliance with contract and with State and Federal standards. Inspections and examinations are made of materials, surface conditions, proper tracking, structural features, and other relevant factors. Inspects and examines engineering project records, field notes, computations, and other documentation to assure that methods of measurement and bases for payment are in accordance with projected trends, specifications, special projects, and other extra work orders.

Confers with construction engineers and contractors regarding construction in progress and its conformance to specifications and construction plans, answers questions, and resolves problems. Performs field materials tests on soils, aggregate bases, asphalts, and concretes for quality assurance.

Consults manual, rulebook codes, or regulations in order to find exact required course of action, determination or authorization. Inspects sites on proposed highway facilities in order to review all factors relating to proposals and to confirm or verify data as presented. Logs or records all work flowing into the work unit, processed, or flowing out, in order to have accurate history of work or work performed. Attends training, safety meetings as required. Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
*Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering related to the construction state highway road systems.
*Knowledge of construction inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.
*Knowledge of construction materials testing procedures.
*Knowledge of standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the area of assignment.
*Knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) traffic control for work zones.
*Knowledge of computer programs applicable to the functional work unit.

Skill in:
*Skills in work scheduling and management.
*Skills in analysis and preparation of materials field testing data.
*Skills in written and verbal communication.
*Skills in operation of equipment for completion of assigned duties.
*Skills in effective verbal and written communications.

Ability to:
*Ability to operate and maintain a variety of construction quality control equipment.
*Ability to read and interpret a variety of construction documents, including highway maps and plans.
*Ability to plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks and inspections.
*Ability to establish and maintain work relationships

High School diploma or GED.
Minimum of two (2) years experience in inspecting minor highway construction projects, hot mix and concrete plants, or performing administrative or Advanced engineering and construction records maintenance or related duties or
Ninety (90) semester hours applicable towards a Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or closely related profession may be substituted for experience.
ATTI and ACI Certifications are preferred. ATTI or ACI Certification, or both.

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).

Valis AZ Driver's License.

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.