Transportation Construction Technician 4
Arizona Department Of Transportation
review plans
approve calculations
verify quantities
prepare contracts
consult contractors
test materials
Primary contact for contractors, consultants and ADOT employees on minor projects or segments of a major project. Resolves issues of conflict with contractors. May initiate change orders or force accounts. Reviews completed work of other employees and provides training.
Serves as a lead technician, under the general supervision of a Resident Engineer, Project Supervisor or Lab Supervisor, performing highly technical activities on highway construction projects. including highway, electrical and landscape construction inspection, area lab materials quality control, field office materials.
Inspects, tests and documents complex construction items, such as highways, FMS, lighting, landscaping and irrigation, material testing and construction administration.
- Review construction plans, specifications and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Review technical problems, develop procedures and recommendations for resolution of issues. Review, verify and approve calculations, test results and documentation. Review and verify contractor pay quantities before downloading into CPE program.
- Review and/or prepare contract documents related to force accounts, change orders, supplemental agreements and financial documentation. Prepare inspection, documentation and testing for construction documentation projects.
- Prepare project related documentation to ensure conformance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards. Provide training, coaching and guidance to employees. Consult with contractor, local agencies and citizens to develop solutions to resolve issues at the lowest level in the field. prepare recommendations for project management.
experience
e-verify
driver's license
physical exam
degree
Two years of journey-level experience as a senior-level technician.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
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 Arizona Driver's License.
Employment is contingent upon passing a physical examination.
A bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related curriculum may substitute for the required experience.
Benefits- Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
- Accrued vacation at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
- Sick days at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Great Work Life Balance!
- Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
- Wellness plans
- Deferred compensation plan
- driving record checks
- physical examination
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1974
Year Founded
The founding year marks the inception of the department responsible for Arizona's transportation systems.
- Designs, constructs, and maintains highways, bridges, and public transit systems to ensure efficient travel across the state.
- Focuses on both state and local roadways, providing critical infrastructure that supports Arizona’s economy and daily life.
- Collaborates with local governments and private sectors to improve transportation safety, reduce congestion, and increase mobility.
- Key projects include road widening, bridge repair, and the development of intelligent transportation systems.
- Promotes public safety through initiatives like traffic enforcement, driver education, and road hazard mitigation.
- Committed to adapting transportation networks to Arizona's dynamic climate and rapid urban growth.
- Budget is allocated to both immediate projects and long-term infrastructure improvements to support a growing population and evolving transportation needs.
114 Million Grant
Carbon Reduction Program Funding
ADOT secured $114 million over five years to reduce transportation emissions by promoting lower-emission travel options and construction methods.
27 Million Grant
Low-Carbon Paving Materials
ADOT received $27 million from the Federal Highway Administration to study and implement low-carbon paving materials, starting in 2025.
76.5 Million EV Funding
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
ADOT allocated $76.5 million for EV charging stations, ensuring chargers are spaced no more than 50 miles apart along interstate corridors.
- In January 2024, ADOT finalized its Carbon Reduction Strategy, establishing measurable performance targets for greenhouse gas emissions in coordination with MPOs.
- Through its Sustainable Transportation Program, ADOT has operationalized sustainability across administrative, planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance activities, with dedicated teams on air quality, wildlife conservation, noise, water resources and hazardous materials.
- ADOT implements a Sustainable Pavement Program using life-cycle assessment (LCA) and life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) to optimize pavement life cycles, reduce environmental impact and material usage.
- ADOT’s net-zero target date is not stated explicitly in publicly available strategy documents.
- ADOT’s public sources do not include a disclosed DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics
- No quantifiable outcomes (e.g., percentage of women employees or leadership roles) are available in ADOT’s official communications
