DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

PRESCOTT REGIONAL LAB
15001 S SR69
Mayer AZ 86333

Salary: $57,315.97 - $67,315.97 
Anticipated Salary: $62,315.97

Grade: 20

Closing Date: June 4th, 2026

This position will serve as the lead technician and perform laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt mix, and other routine and non-routine testing of highway construction materials. This position is responsible for monitoring and reviewing all laboratory 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 training. This position helps ensure that all sampling and testing is performed in accordance with the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) Materials Testing Manual and Standard Specifications. Duties also include monitoring test results and working with project labs to resolve test result discrepancies between labs and maintaining project records.

Performs laboratory testing of highway construction materials in accordance with AASHTO, ASTM, and Arizona standard test procedures. Reviews completed test cards for correctness and compliance with project documents and Standard Specifications, and enters test data into ADOT's computer-based systems. Responds to non-correlating test results and notifies supervisor to determine course of action.

Maintains required technical training and certification and becomes proficient with new procedures, provides training to other lab technicians. Delegates work assignments to other laboratory technicians and monitors testing to ensure compliance with the ADOT Materials Quality Assurance Program, established standardized procedures, and laboratory safety protocol.

Monitors the inventory of expendable lab supplies. Transports samples, supplies, and/or equipment to other labs, attends meetings as assigned, attends materials conferences and development/training classes and seminars. May be in travel status overnight and operates a state vehicle during the course of state business. Maintains sample logs, ensures proper sample management, and reports test results within required time periods. Communicates with project personnel regarding sample testing status.

Knowledge of:
- Methods, procedures, and techniques used in sampling and testing highway construction materials in accordance with ADOT Standards Specifications, Construction Special Provisions, ADOT Materials Testing Manual and ADOT Policies and Procedure Directives.
- Independent Assurance and Correlation sampling and testing with the ability to verify construction inspection.
- Operation and maintenance of a variety of material testing equipment and inspection measuring devices.
- Equipment used in construction of highway projects.-Evaluation and interpretation of completed material testing results.

Skill in:
- Work scheduling and management.
- Analysis and preparation of data.
- Various computer programs including Google Workplace applications and Microsoft Office programs.

Ability to:
- Perform mathematical calculations using a variety of computer applications.
- Ensure that materials, equipment, and procedures used comply with agency standards.

Five years of construction or materials testing experience.

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 driver's license.

Arizona Technical Testing Institute certifications: Soils/Aggregates, Asphalt

American Concrete Institute: Concrete Strength Testing, Field Technician Grade 1

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 program here. 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 srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 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 (602) 712-8188 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.