Transportation Construction Technician 4

in County, AZ

Job Description

Serves as lead technician/inspector under the general supervision of a resident engineer (RE) or project supervisor. Monitors and evaluates contract compliance in regard to ADOT Standard specifications, project special provisions and plans/standard drawings. Follows relevant U.S. Department of Labor, ADEQ, and FHWA's laws and regulations. Assists the RE or project supervisor for all construction material documentation reviews, scheduling, monitoring and mentoring inspection staff. Performs a variety of highly technical activities (sampling, testing, verifying, tracking) related to material inspection on highway Construction projects. Inspects and documents all complex contract items; performs related duties as necessary due to staffing requirements. Assists with inclement weather (i.e. winter storms) or emergency work including any or all of the following: District front desk office work, dispatching, or road block/traffic control assistance.

Inspect construction activities and contract items to ensure compliance with ADOT standard specifications, standard drawings and project specific special provision and plans, as well as applicable Federal laws, rules and policies and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requirements. Use a State vehicle in the course of these duties.

Prepares field documentation and verifies field calculations for input to the PEN and Fast systems. Review technical problems and develop procedures and recommendations for resolution of issues related to assignment. Performs complex analysis and calculations. Review laboratory tests, materials spread rates, quantities and other contract related documents.

Consult with contractors and other agency personnel to resolve construction related issues. Escalates issues as necessary. Performs complex analysis and calculations. Review laboratory tests, materials spread rates, quantities and other contract related documents.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Extensive knowledge in methods, procedures, and techniques used in highway construction project inspection, materials testing and documentation.
• Environmental best management practices.  
• Project related contract plans, specifications, and documentation.
• Federal, State and agency standards, policies and procedures.
• Approved record keeping and documentation procedures.
• Materials and equipment used for highway construction and materials testing.

SKILL IN:

• Intermediate to advanced mathematics.
• Analysis and preparation of data.
• Time management.
• Oral and written communications.
• Interpersonal relations as applied in difficult situations.
• Google Suites

ABILITY TO:

• Safely drive a full size pickup truck on and off road.
• Work outdoors for an extended time with exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, and near high speed traffic.
• Manage time to ensure that duties are completed in an acceptable and timely manner. *Ability to maintain positive communications under difficult situations.
• Demonstrate expertise regarding contract requirements, policies, and procedures relating to contract management and documentation.