Equipment Repair Technician
Must be able to complete a minimum of 8 weeks and up to a maximum of 6 months SkillBridge Internship
Must be separating from the Military
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
*If you are a skilled and experienced mechanic with a passion for problem solving and diagnosing, and you want to be part of an elite team working on a variety of automotive and medium/heavy duty construction equipment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! This Equipment Repair Technician position offers a great opportunity for you to combine your journey level mechanical experience and your excellent diagnostic skills in maintaining the Light/Heavy Equipment Fleet for ADOT. You’ll stay challenged with a diverse set of job duties and enjoy working in a fast-paced and supportive work environment.
*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!
*This position is eligible to participate in the ASE Stipend Pay Program, employees can earn up to $14,400 a year with qualifying certifications. We reimburse 100% of the cost for passed tests and offer training assistance!
*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)
*Personal Tool Allowance of $1000.00 per calendar year and Personal Tool Insurance Coverage 100% for qualified losses on state premises
*Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm
*Anticipated hiring salary is $23.5741 hourly ($49,034 annually) with a potential to earn up to $30.4971 hourly ($63,434 annually) when ASE Triple Master Certified Technician status is obtained.
Equipment Services Auto Shop
2225 S. 22nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85009
Closing Date: 11/8/2024
This is an Internship DOD SkillBridge Position
This internship can be up to 6 months, depending on Service Member's availability
Upon success completion of the internship, if selected for full time employment the pay range will be: $44,034.00 - $54,034.00 with an anticipated salary of $49,037.12
This position is responsible for performing highly skilled diagnostic, inspections, and mechanical repairs of electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic systems on a wide variety of automotive/construction equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines and
operational, mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical malfunctions of equipment.
- Inspect a wide variety of automotive and/or heavy construction equipment in
accordance with safety/scheduled preventative maintenance checklists.
- Perform preventative maintenance and service/repair a wide variety of automotive
and/or heavy construction equipment on-site using a mobile repair/lube truck.
- Operate vehicles and/or equipment requiring a driver’s license.
- Fabricate and modification of various equipment.
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge in:
- Power/drive train system inspection, diagnosis and repair procedures.
- Electrical systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
- Electronic control systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
- Computerized diagnostic analyzer use procedures and practices.
- Hydraulic systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
- Operating principles of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines.
- Fleet maintenance shop safety principles and practices.
- Record keeping principles and practices.
Skills in:
- Repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, electronic and automotive/heavy
construction equipment.
- Operating computerized diagnostic analyzer equipment.
- Estimating time cost of repair maintenance work for a wide variety of automotive/heavy
construction equipment.
- Scheduling/coordinating automotive/heavy construction equipment service and repair
to maximize utilization.
Ability to:
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Interpret repair manuals, service bulletins and recall bulletins.
- Utilize a PC and PC programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Manage time effectively.
- Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 90 lbs; pass a physical exam.
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Two years of job experience (i.e lube/oil change, tire mounting/repair and preventative
maintenance checks on a variety of vehicles/equipment) in automotive/heavy
equipment.
- Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Master Certification in Automobile and Light
Truck preferred but not required.
- EPA Section 609 Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within six months
of employment.
- Successful candidate must have their own tools for the position.
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
Employment is contingent upon passing a medical/physical examination.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then
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).
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.
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
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
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
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) 712-7279. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.