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TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN 3

Job Location:

4315-TUCSON REGIONAL LAB
621 E. 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ 85713

Posting Details:

Salary: $51,870.53 - $61,870.53 

Anticipated Salary:  $56,870.53

Grade: 19

Closing Date: October 26, 2025

Job Summary:

This position will serve as a technician in the Tucson Area Laboratory under the direct supervision of the Tucson Area Lab supervisor and performs technical and specialized laboratory tests for acceptance and research testing. Performs a full range of laboratory testing on soil composition, surfacing materials aggregate, asphalt mix, oil and water content, embankment compaction, plant mix density and factors as require in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Arizona test methods. Reports test results to laboratory lead worker and inputs results into appropriate computer database when required. Assists in proper maintenance, calibration and repair of laboratory equipment. Assists with field sampling as required. Performs calibrations and maintenance on laboratory equipment.

Job Duties:

Performs test in laboratory on soil composition, surfacing materials aggregate, asphalt mix, oil and water content, embankment compaction, plant mix density and factors as require. Calculate and report test results, input results into computer database.

Maintain and calibrate testing equipment used in the laboratory. Assist with field sampling. May be required to drive a State vehicle. Attend trainings, meetings, and testing to maintain required certifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, procedures and techniques used in sampling and testing highway construction materials.
• Materials and equipment used for highway construction purposes.
• Principles and practices of engineering and materials inspection.
• Operation and maintenance of a variety of materials testing and inspection measuring devices.

SKILLS IN

• Testing hot mix asphalt, liquid asphalt, and soils and aggregates.
• Reading and mathematics.
• Verbal and written communication.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform complex mathematical calculations used in materials testing and highway construction.

Selective Preference(s):

ATTI and/or ACI certification

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Valid driver's license.
Must obtain Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) Soil certification within 12 months of hire.
Must obtain American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Strength certification within 12 months of hire.
Must obtain Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) Asphalt certification within 18 months of hire.
Must obtain Arizona Technical Testing Institute (ATTI) Field certification within 24 months of hire.
Must obtain American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field certification within 24 months of hire.

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).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: