DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

5134 - SOUTHERN SIGNING AND STRIPING
2599 S. Finadaca Blvd
Tucson, AZ  85713

Salary: $ 51,760.70 - $ 56,760.70 

Anticipating salary:  $ 56,760.70

Grade: 20

Closing Date: November 11, 2026

Performs a broad scope of high level striping operational duties. Including scheduling, assigning and overseeing Crew/Org work, Inspecting work, training and guiding staff, maintain employee performance planners, assisting in the hiring process and interviews for new employee candidates, report and/or resolve conflicts related to the most advanced duties involved in items such as operation of motorized vehicles and equipment. Troubleshooting and preventive maintenance and repairs on high/low pressure air, hydraulic and paint systems on striping equipment. Assists with striping schedule, office administration record keeping, material inventories statewide, data entry, maintaining a retroreflectometer database on different start routes and Interstates, and environmental compliance.

Operates and trains others on truck-mounted and/or stand alone motorized vehicles and power/non powered equipment and tools to properly perform assigned work duties as described in hob summary including flagging operations. Vehicles and equipment included but not limited to large trucks, large trailers, variable message boards, paint trucks, and attenuators. Includes the required maintenance.

Providing administrative support to the supervisor. Items such as manpower and operational planning. Preparing daily/weekly activity and operational reports, monthly material inventory data entry into the Work Management System (Pecos). Preparing a quarterly striping schedule. Interpreting agency rules and regulations, investigating customer concerns, resolving problems or referring to the supervisor. Monitors section equipment usage and makes contact with Equipment Services to schedule preventive maintenance and repairs.

Inspects coordinate and repairs system features and components, makes and periodic adjustments, checks for performance, and documents status for electronic management and data storage records. System features include but not limited to striping and pavement markings. Helps conduct annual employee evaluations, report and/or resolve conflict. Assist with overseeing and coordinating recruitment and staffing. Assists with interviews for new employee candidates Coordinates HR matters with ORG, units and prepares input and documents, new hire paperwork, and benefits for accuracy and the training and coaching of the employees is effective and timely.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Extensive knowledge of procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in striping operations.
• ORG and established office procedures, procurement, PECOS reporting and coding, inventory and customer relations, of leadership and coaching, of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
• Wide-range knowledge of materials, equipment and tools used in work activities and established work methods and standards, of procedures and practices established for the work section.
• MUTCD traffic control for work zones, of Math, English, Grammar.
• Google Suite and other computer systems.

SKILLS IN:

• Applying and making advanced level interpretations of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safe practices and public contact/customer service practices.
• Training on the use of proper materials and tools, vehicles and equipment specific to work activity.
• Planning, coordinating, analyzing, and performing multiple tasks.
• Communicate effectively.
• Comprehend and give directions.
• Read, interpret and apply specifications and drawings.
• Inspect materials and products for acceptance.
• Solve problems and make decisions within established procedures and practices of work section.
• Interpersonal relationships, leading and coaching.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks.
• Communicate effectively, comprehend direction, and work under stress.

Traffic Control; Work Zone certifications.
2-3 years experience equivalent to a Highways Operations Tech. II
1-2 years experience equivalent to a Highways Operations Tech. Ill

Commercial Drivers License with appropriate endorsements - 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.