AGUA FRIA CONSTRUCTION
114 E Western Ave
Avondale AZ 85323

Salary: $57315.97 - $67315.97
Anticipated Salary:$62315.97

Grade: 20

Closing Date: October 3 2025

Serves as a lead technician under the general supervision of a Resident Engineer Project Supervisor or Lab Supervisor performing highly technical activities on highwayconstruction 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.

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.

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 States 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.

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.

Knowledge of:
*Principles and practices of civil engineering related to the construction of state highway system roadways.
*Construction inspection methods procedures and techniques.
*Construction materials testing procedures.
*Project-related contract plans specification and documentation.
*Verification and review procedures and practices.
*Federal State and agency standards policies and practices.
*Approved record-keeping and documentation procedures.
*Materials and equipment used for highway construction and materials testing purposes.

Skill in:
*Consult with contractor local agencies and citizens to develop solutions to resolveissues at the lowest level in the field prepare recommendations for project management

Ability to:
*Safely drive a full-size pickup truck on- and off-road.
*Work outdoors for extended time exposed to heat cold dust and noise near high-speed traffic.
*Ensure the safe completion of all work.
*Complete assignments to acceptable standards in a timely manner.
*Ensure that materials equipment and procedures used comply with agency standards.

Two years of journey-level experience as a senior-level technician.

A bachelors degree in engineering or closely related curriculum may substitute for the required experience.

Any combination of training and experience that meets the knowledge skills and abilities may be substituted

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).

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical examination.
Valid Arizona Drivers 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 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.