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Hwy Ops Tech 4

  • 534264
  • FLAGSTAFF
  • DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
  • Full-time
  • Closing at: Jun 30 2025 - 23:55 MST

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Highway Operations Technician 4

This position is open to Internal ADOT employees only

Job Location:

Address: 6109-NORTHCENTRAL SIGN & STRIPING
5701 E. Railhead
Flagstaff, AZ  86004

Posting Details:

Salary: $40,4945 - $72,410.416 

Anticipated:  $56,760.70

Grade: 20

Closing Date: June 30, 2025

Job Summary:

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, striping or signing of state and interstate roadways, pavement care and preservation, landscape care and preservation, irrigation system care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, delivery of equipment and materials, snow removal operations, sign fabrication, office administration, permit compliance, record keeping, work management reports, inventory and features tracking, budgeting, data entry, contract preparation and tracking, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care.

Job Duties:

Operates and trains others on truck-mounted and or stand-alone motorized vehicles and powered/non powered equipment and tools to properly
perform assigned work duties. Vehicles and equipment include but not limited to loaders, large trucks, large trailers, variable message boards, snow
plows, paint truck, power brooms, small grinders, portable airless paint sprayers, thermoplastic premelters, powered/non-powered thermoplastic
applicators, digger derrick, and attenuators, includes the required maintenance checks and minor servicing to comply with laws rule.

Inspects, repairs and trains others on all highway system features, safety and components, makes periodic adjustments, checks for performance, and
documents status for electronic management and data storage records. System features include but not limited to signs, barriers, wall, channels,
pavements, drainage structures, pumps, engines, computerized devices.

Maintains maintenance management performance system for assigned district including oversight of computer entry and work report uploads to the
main frame, coordination and accuracy verification of quarterly data processing uploads to the main frame, coordination and accuracy verification of
quarterly data processing uploads and oversight and uploading of the quarterly material inventory. Processes work report requests and special reports
requested by supervisors, superintendents and managers. Assists units and section with developing annual work plan and budget.

Analyze and develop Pecos work program and budget.

Coordinates and processing of the feature inventory data, input changes, updates and verifying for accuracy. Reviews construction as builts for new
feature items and coordinates with central maintenance on categories. Track unit boundary changes.

Coordinates and documents alternate work resources work such as prison work crews and contracted services along with in house crews for the most
efficient manpower and equipment usage. Assists construction crews with projects to assure highway assets are protected and for end product
acceptance.

Monitors section equipment usage and expense reports. Makes contact with equipment services to amend/modify reports.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE

  • Extensive knowledge of procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles.
  • Equipment use in roadway operations, roadside operations, sign operations, striping operations, and sign fabrication operations.
  • Knowledge of office procedures, procurement, Pecos reporting and coding, inventory and customer relations, of federal, state and agency laws,
    rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
  • Wide ranging knowledge of materials, equipment and tools used in work activities.
  • Establish work methods and standards along with procedures and practices defined for the work section; possess extensive knowledge of MUTCD traffic control for work zones.of procedures and practices established for the work section; broad knowledge of MUTCD traffic control for work zones.

SKILLS

  • Skill in applying and making intermediate level 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; skill in oral and written communication; skill in problem solving, skill in interpersonal relationships

ABILITY

  • Ability to plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively
  • Comprehend directions and work under stress. Also, develop and implement work standards
  • Prepare clear and concise records, reports and other written materials
  • Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with external and internal customers
Selective Preference(s):

2- 3 years experience equivalent to a HOT 1
1-2 years experience equivalent to a HOT 2
1-2 years experience equivalent to a HOT 3

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position is open to Internal ADOT employees only

Class A CDL

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