DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

SCALES DEPARTMENT
2350 S. 22ND AVENUE,
PHOENIX, AZ 85009

Salary: $62,567 - $72,567 

Anticipated Salary: $67,567

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 09/22/2026

This position is responsible for assisting the Fuels, Scales, Environmental Team Manager in day to day operations of the statewide Scales Program. Performs the repair, maintenance, service and calibration of all port of entry scales and large trailers statewide. Maintain and repair the wiring, brakes, hydraulic systems, replace tires, hitch system. Troubleshoot static scales out at the sites with load cells and electronic parts using voltmeters and other repair methods. Requires flexibility with work hours over days/nights, weekends and holidays to accommodate emergency repair work and varied schedules. Extensive statewide travel is required to fulfill job functions, and may be in travel status for several weeks in a row.

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Assigns work activities to repair technicians on calibration, coordination and testing of scales at ports of entry locations to meet Federal Highway Administration and Department of Weights and Measurements requirements. Directs shop activities during the supervisor’s absence.

Coordinates and supervises repairs for equipment technicians and vendors, approves parts ordering and maintains and monitors a repair and inspection database.

Makes final decisions on inspections and compliance checks to port of entry scales to include weigh bridges, lever systems, dial indicators, weigh-to graphs and load calls.

Knowledge of:

• State and Federal rules and regulations regarding the over the road weight enforcement program to include the installation, upkeep and removal process of all types of enforcement scale systems.
• All components of over the road weight enforcement static and mobile scales.
• Cardinal scales, Btech, Intercomp, Southwestern Scale, Flex-weigh, Haenni, Load O' Meter, Toledo, Fairbanks, and Weightronics.
• Federal Handbook 44 for vehicle scale enforcement and compliance.

Skill in/with:

• Interpreting State and Federal rules and regulations and how to rectify problems as they arise. Skill to identify and rectify problems at a major port scale location in the best interest of the agency.
• Designing scale structures and installs automated components within these structures.
• Good written and communication for reports, interaction with other agencies and performing presentations.
• Building a good rapport with employees, contractors, and engineers in the completion) of projects.
• Time management and record keeping.
• Hydraulic system inspection.
• Adapting any methods that are proven to be successful in solving or resolving problems with employees.
• Computer programs such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.

Ability to:

• Understand the design specifications that pertain to the static scale ports.
• Understand and interpret mandates for enforcement scale laws and processes.
• Follow procedures in weight enforcement State Law.
• Utilize and follow approved state contracts for projects and maintenance of systems.
• Locate, investigate and apply specific attention to following policies and regulation pertaining to scale hazards, repair and calibration methods.
• Follow agency guidelines, policies, procedures and customer satisfaction methods.

5 years journey level experience and equipment shop leading experience.
Experience in the direct contact of Weigh in Motion (WIM) scales, statistical platform enforcement scales, portable enforcement ramp scales and hand carried enforcement scales.
Experience with Cardinal scales, Btech, Intercomp, Southwestern Scale, Flex-weigh, Haenni, Load O" Meter Toledo, Fairbanks, and Weightronics and a NIST Handbook44 Certification is highly recommended.

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).

Class B CDL within six months of employment.
EPA 609 Certification within 6 months of employment.
Certified Licensed Scale Serviceman - Department of Weights and Measures, Confined Space and Forklift Certification within 9 months of employment.

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

Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

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.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.