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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

  • 535975
  • PHOENIX
  • DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
  • Full-time
  • Closing at: Sep 25 2025 - 23:55 MST

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

(TRANSPORT DRIVER)

Job Location:

SERVICE CENTER CAR WASH
2225 S. 22ND AVENUE,
PHOENIX, AZ 85009

Posting Details:

Salary: $49,449 - $59,449 

Anticipated Salary: $54,449.82

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 09/25/2025

We offer weekends off with 13 days paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, employee assistance program, educational assistance, career stability and a culture that values opportunity for growth and professional development where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

Uniforms provided to shop employees at no charge and are eligible to participate in the Safety-toe Shoe reimbursement program (100% of cost up to $250.00 every other calendar year)

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm

Job Summary:

Duties and basic tasks of the Transport driver include; operation of motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, delivery of equipment and materials, and minor service repairs. Depending on area of assignment, this position may encounter inclement weather conditions, potential work in hazardous road conditions. Work will require time away from home base. Work in rugged terrain, and high speed traffic conditions. Overtime may be required; including working outside of normal reporting hours. Requires some travel away from duty post. Transports vehicles and large construction equipment, tractor transport. Has authority decision making on work methods and techniques. Considerable on-the-job training learning the scope of duties and basic tasks.

Job Duties:

Transports vehicles and equipment including but not limited to light-duty vehicles, loaders, dozers, motor graders, large trucks, large trailers, variable message boards, cone trucks, power booms, water tankers, rollers, oil boots, attenuators and any other similar equipment, Includes the required maintenance checks, minor servicing to comply with the laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

Processes and performs day to day work activities as requested by supervisors, and managers.

Pick up and deliver parts and related materials to statewide shops.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
• Procedures, practices and methods of operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public contact/customer service practices.
• Materials, chemicals, equipment and tools used in work activities.
• Established work methods and standards.
• Procedures and practices established for the work section.
• Math, accounting, English, grammar, computer systems such as Google Workspace.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Office procedures, procurement, inventory and customer service.

Skill in:
• Apply and make interpretations of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public contact/customer service practices.
• Communicate effectively.
• Comprehend and give directions.
• Read, interpret and apply specifications and drawings.
• Inspect materials and products for acceptance.
• Make decisions with established procedures and practices of work section.
• Work under stressful conditions.

Ability to:
• Use and train on the use of proper materials and tools, vehicles and equipment specific to work activity.
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks.
• Pass a physical exam.

Selective Preference(s):

Six years of experience in a related field.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Position requires a Class "A" Commercial Driver's license (CDL) . Must retain said license during the period of employment.

A medical/physical evaluation and drug test is required prior to appointment.

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).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

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.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress.  Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.  
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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: Driver’s License Requirements