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Address: 4315-TUCSON REGIONAL LAB
1221 S. 2nd Ave
Tucson AZ 85713

Salary: $40495.728 - $72410.416

Anticipated Salary:$62315.97

Grade: 20

Closing Date: July 31 2025

This position will serve as the lead technician in the Tucson Regional Laboratory under the direct supervision of the Tucson Regional Lab supervisor and performs laboratory testing ofsoils aggregates concrete asphalt mix and other routine and non-routine testing of highway construction materials. This position is responsible for monitoring and reviewing alllaboratory functions equipment and test results generated by the lab. The lead worker delegates work assignments to the other technicians in the lab and provides necessary position requires the knowledge of the Materials Quality Assurance Program. This position helps ensure that all sampling and testing is performed in accordance with the ArizonaDepartment of Transportations (ADOT) Materials Testing Manual and Standard Specifications. Duties also include monitoring Correlation and Independent Assurance test results andworking with project labs to resolve test result discrepancies between labs and maintain project records. The position requires verification and calibration of laboratory testingequipment. The lead technician also enters test results into the Departments computer based FAST system. Periodically the lead worker will be given special assignments by theTucson Regional Materials Engineer.

Perform acceptance testing on aggregates soils aliphatic concrete and Portland cement concrete.

Leads function in the laboratory in lab tasks overseeing testing procedures and technicians practices.

Input test results in FAST database. Generates special lab reports summaries spreadsheets and research.

Maintain and calibrate testing equipment and Assist with field sampling. May drive state vehicle in the course of State business.

KNOWLEDGE

• Methods procedures and techniques used in sampling andtesting highway construction materials.
• ADOT Standard Specifications ADOT Materials TestingManual ADOT Policies and Procedures Directives.
• American Association of State Highway and TransportationOfficials (AASHTO) American Society for Testing andMaterials (ASTM) and Arizona test methods.
• Independent Assurance and Correlation and Acceptancesampling and testing.
• Operation maintenance calibration standardization andverification of materials testing and inspection equipment.
• Equipment used in construction of highway projects.
• Mathematics and an understanding of statistics.
• Highway construction and associated project plansmaterials specification and special provision.

SKILL

• Written and verbal communication of technical information.
• Complex technical mathematical calculation and technicalwriting.
• Review of construction materials test results.
• Interacting with customers vendors and other employees ina team environment.
• Leadership.
• Resourcefulness with regard to construction materialstesting and construction practices.
• Operation of complex instruments for materials testing.
• Computer applications including Google applications andMicrosoft Office.
  

ABILITY

• Plan and prioritize work assignments.
• Receive and understand instruction and direction.
• Interpret complex test results and determine causes ofnon-conformance to project plans/specification.
• Cooperate and interact with customers and fellowemployees and work effectively in a team setting.
• Safely and correctly operate complex andpotentially dangerous materials testing equipment.
• Practice proper safety protocol with regard to hazardousmaterials and extreme temperatures.
• Accomplish multiple tasks and complete assignments tostandards in a timely manner.

One year experience in a lab as a Transportation Construction Technician 3 or equivalent

Valid Drivers License -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 drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R.11).

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Testing Certification
ACI Strength Testing Certification
Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) Soils and Aggregate Certification
ATTI Asphalt Certification
ATTI Field Certification

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 programhere. 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 or phone call at 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.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.