DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address:  771 W Kuehn St
Quartzsite, AZ 85346

Salary: $56,760.71 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 10/07/2024

Performs a broad scope, high level of highway operational duties [including scheduling, assigning, and overseeing subordinates work, inspecting work, training and guiding staff) related to the most advanced duties involving operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, delivery of equipment and materials, snow removal operations, office administration, permit compliance, record keeping, work management reports, inventory and features tracking, budgeting, data entry, contract preparation and tracking, environmental compliance. These are technical leaders within a specific work unit. Establishes priorities within their technical area to be accomplished and communicates to the crew leaders the needed work and location. The progress of multiple assignments and contractors will be inspected, recorded and authorize for payment. This position will assure proper procedures are utilized. Will act on behalf of the supervisor in his/her absence, overseeing special projects, feature inventory assessment and level of service measurements, as well as assisting with the day to day operation of the unit. This position will be required to travel daily and may entail overnight stay, respond to emergency call outs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, must be able to respond to the Maintenance Unit within 30 minutes.

• Operate and train crew on large equipment and power tools, including loaders, trucks, trailers, variable message boards, snow plows, heat transfer equipment, cone trucks, power brooms, water tankers, rollers, oil boots and attenuators. Assure equipment maintenance checks to comply with laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Inspect repairs & train others on all highway system features, safety and components; make periodic adjustments; check performance; & document status for electronic records. System features include but not limited to signs, computerized devices, landscape & irrigation components. Travel daily that may entail overnight stay, respond to emergency call outs (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) must respond to the Maintenance yard within 30 minutes.
• Analyze and develop Pecos work program and budget.
• Maintain performance system for District, including entering date and work reports on main frame computer, coordinating and verifying accuracy of quarterly data processing uploads and materials inventory. Process work report and special reports requested by superiors. Assist in developing unit's annual work plan and budget.
• Coordinate the processing of the feature inventory data, inputting changes and updates, and verifying the accuracy. Review construction record drawings for new feature items and coordinate with Central Maintenance on categories. Track unit boundary changes.
• Coordinate and document alternate work resources such as prison work crews and contracted services along with in-house crew for most efficient manpower and equipment use. Assist construction crews with projects to assure highway assets are protected and for end-product acceptance.
• Monitor section equipment usage and expense reports. Contact Equipment Services to amend/modify reports.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventive maintenance & minor repair of vehicles/ equipment used in roadway/ roadside operations, landscape/irrigation operations/sign striping operations.
• Office procedures, procurement, PeCos reporting & coding, inventory and public relations.
• Federal, state, & agency laws, rules, regulations, policies & procedures pertaining to work activities safety practices.
• Materials, equipment & tools used in work activities and established work methods & standards.
• Procedures and practices established for the work section.
• MUTCD Traffic Control for work zones, math, accounting and English, grammar and computers.

Skill in:

• Applying and making advanced level interpretations o 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 method.
• Oral and written communication.
• Problem solving.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• In leading and coaching.
  

Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multi tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.
• Learn and adapt to changing priorities.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience as a Highway Operations Tech 3, or equivalent.

A Medical/physical evaluation and drug testing is required prior to appointment. 

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).

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

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

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. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.