DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: AUTO SHOP
2225 S. 22ND AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85009

Salary: $49,449 - $59,449 

Anticipated Salary: $54,449.82

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 03/19/2025

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 Lead 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 $26.1778 hourly ($54,449) annually with a potential to earn up to $33.1008 hourly ($68,849 annually) when ASE Triple Master Certified Technician status is obtained.

This position is responsible for assisting the shop supervisor in day to day operations of the Equipment Services (EQS) Equipment Shop. The working Lead Technician performs Preventative Maintenance (PM's) and repairs, schedules vehicles for service and repair, and oversees preventative maintenance and repairs.

Assigns work, train and guide Repair Technicians on proper usage of automotive diagnostic tools/equipment.

Provide oversight and guidance to Repair Technicians and Service Assistants on daily workloads (scheduled/unscheduled) and maintenance priorities, to ensure that personnel are tasked in a manner that meets the standards of the monthly performance metrics, and customer service standards.

Conducts quality control and safety inspections, prepares labor reporting documents, and consults with customers.

Ensure vehicle/equipment assets are serviced and/or repaired in accordance with Federal, State, ADOT, Interagency Service Agreements and EQS Policy/Procedures.

Use automated fleet management programs to review shop automotive work orders, maintenance reports and other related data.

Operate a state vehicle and/or equipment requiring a CDL in the course and scope of state business.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
* Repairing/overhauling/troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems/components on medium-heavy duty vehicle/construction and off-road equipment.
* Operating principles of gasoline and diesel fueled internal combustion engines and emission control and light duty fuel systems.
* Vehicle and equipment power train system inspection, Electrical/electronic controls, hydraulic systems inspection, and diagnosis/repair procedures.
* ADOT Environmental Policy and Procedures and Equipment Services Policies and Procedures are preferred.
* Equipment management principles including scheduled preventative maintenance and record keeping and PC Fleet Management Systems.

Skill:
* Estimating time and cost of repair maintenance and PM work for a wide variety of automotive and heavy construction equipment.
* Preventative maintenance inspections.
* Projecting parts, supplies and staffing needs based on past usage and anticipated organizational activity changes.
* Scheduling/coordinating automotive/truck/heavy construction equipment service and repair to maximize utilization.
* Management oriented record keeping and report preparation.
* Computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Ability:
* Lead and motivate employees and establish effective working relationships.
* Follow oral and written instructions.
* Interpret manufacturer's service manuals.
* Utilize a PC and PC programs including a Fleet Management System.
* Manage time effectively.
* Pass a physical exam and lift 50 lbs from floor to waist, push/pull 90 lbs.

Five years of journeyman level experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of automotive/light duty trucks; heavy duty trucks and construction equipment to include some experience in a leadership role.
Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Certification and/or Medium/Heavy Duty Truck, Bus or Heavy Equipment Manufacturer's certifications are highly desirable.

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).

EPA Section 609 Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within six months of employment.

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.

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.