DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

5481 - PHOENIX MAINTENANCE
2209 W. Durango Street
Phoenix,  AZ 85009

Salary: $51,760.71 - $61,760.71 

Anticipated Salary:  $56,760.71

Grade: 20

Closing Date: March 29, 2026

Performs a broad scope of high level highway operational duties (including scheduling, assigning and overseeing crew/org work, inspecting work, training and guiding staff) related to items such as operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, delivery of equipment and materials, permit compliance, record keeping, work management reports, inventory and features tracking, budgeting, data entry, contract preparation and tracking, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care. Provide and preserve a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, as well as being courteous, considerate and prompt in dealing with and serving the public.

Operates and trains others on truck-mounted and/or stand-alone motorized vehicles and powered/non-powered equipment & tools to properly perform assigned work duties. Vehicles & equipment include but not limited to loaders, large trucks, large trailers, variable message boards, cone trucks, power brooms, water tankers, rollers, oil boots & attenuators. Includes the required maintenance check. Inspects, repairs & trains others on all highway system features, safety & components, makes periodic adjustments, checks for performance, & documents status for electronic management & data storage records. System features not limited to signs, guardrail, barriers, walls, channels, pavements, drainage structures, pumps, engines, computerized devices, landscape & irrigation components.

Coordinates the processing of the feature inventory data, inputting changes and updates, and verifying the accuracy. Reviews construction as-builts for new feature items and coordinates with Central Maintenance on categories. Tracks ORG boundary changes. Monitors section equipment usage and expense reports. Makes contact with Equipment Services to amend/modify reports. Coordinates and documents alternate work resources such as prison work crews and contracted services along with in house crews for most efficient manpower and equipment usage. Assists construction crews with projects to assure highway assets are protected and for end-product acceptance.

Enters crew cards into PeCoS work program. Assists with the overview of the unit's budget. Assists with the management of the annual work plan, coordinating resources (manpower, equipment and materials), contracted services and items, and facility management. Monitors section equipment usage and expense reports. Determines need or major maintenance/repair and arranges services. May act on behalf of the supervisor in his/her absence, training and guiding other staff, overseeing special projects, feature inventory assessment and level of service measurements, as well as assisting with day to day operation of the umit.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadway operations, roadside operations, landscape and irrigation operations, sign operations, striping operations, and sign fabrication operations.
• Office procedures, procurement, PeCoS reporting and coding, inventory and customer relations.
• Federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
• Materials, equipment and tools used in work activities and established work methods and standards.

SKILL TO:

• Applying and making intermediate level I interpretations of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
• Using proper materials, vehicles and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods.
• Oral and written communication.
• Problem solving, skill in interpersonal relationships.
• Google Platform

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.

2-3 years experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 1

1-2 years experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 2

1-2 years experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 3

A commercial driver's' license with proper endorsements at time of 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).

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.