Transportation Construct Technician

Join to apply for the TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCT TECHNICIAN 4 role at State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET).

Job Location:

YUMA CONSTRUCTION, ADOT Southwest Construction, 2243

E. Gila Ridge Road, Yuma AZ 85365.

Salary: $57,315.97 - $67,315.97. Anticipated Salary: $62,315.97. Grade: 20. Closing Date:
January 5, 2026.

This position is open to Internal ADOT employees only.

Serves as a lead technician under the direction of a Resident Engineer or designated representative. Coordinates activities on highway construction projects, including quality control inspections, project lab and project office. Inspects and documents complex items such as structures and concrete/asphalt pavement. Performs related duties as required due to staffing requirements. Schedules and reviews completed work of other employees. Position may involve irregular work hours, daily/occasional overnight travel.

Drives a State Vehicle. Adheres to conduct standards.

• Inspects highway construction continuously to ensure compliance with contract and state, federal standards; examines materials, surface condition, proper tracking, structural features and other factors.
• Samples various construction materials for compliance.
• Uses PEN and FAST computer systems to manage and administer construction projects.
• Prepares project documentation to ensure conformance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards.
• Reviews and prepares contract documents related to force accounts, change orders, supplemental agreements.
• Confers with maintenance/construction engineers and contractors regarding construction in progress and its conformance to specifications and plans; resolves issues.
• Develops work schedules, assigns and directs employees to meet overall expectations related to assignments.
• Provides training, coaching and guidance to employees as directed.
• Attends meetings and represents the unit as directed.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating current workflows, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions.

• Principles and practices of civil engineering related to the construction of state highway road systems.
• Construction inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Construction materials testing procedures.

• Work scheduling and management.
• Analysis and preparation of data.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Operation of equipment for completion of assigned duties.

• Adaptable to changing conditions.
• Apply rules and regulations fairly and consistently.
• Provide focus and direction.
• Self‑manage.
• Remain calm and professional in stressful/crisis situations.
• Inspire cooperation and confidence.
• Create a trust environment.
• Give and receive constructive criticism.

• 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.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment or call  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  option
3. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.