HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4

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Work Type: Full-time
Location: TUCSON
Categories: Skilled Trades/Crafts, Misc/Other/Not Applicable

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4

Job Location:

5390 - SOUTHCENTRAL DIST WIDE MAINT

1444 W. Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ  85745

Posting Details:

Salary: $51,760.71 - $61,760.71

Anticipated Salary:   $56,760.71

Grade: 20

Closing Date: November 6, 2025

Job Summary:

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 involved in items such as 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, vehicle and equipment care. Will act on behalf of the supervisor in their absence. Responds to emergency call-outs (24 hours a day, seven days a week).

Job Duties:

Assists with management of the annual work plan, coordinating resources (manpower, equipment and materials), contracted services and items, and facility management. Assures required inspections and audits are being completed for all highway system features. Attends planning and review meeting for upcoming construction project providing important technical feedback on product and system performance.

Acts as liaison between procurement and District to ensure advertisement, pre-offer meetings, award criteria and evaluations are done on a timely basis. Inputs information on vendor performance, service levels and licensing requirements. Answers vendor questions related to contract specifications. Establishes meeting dates, locations, and resources for per-offer and post-award activities.

Review, monitor, and control amounts expended from budget to assure that expenditures are within allocated funds. Report issues to the District managers. Conduct, in association with other team members, conflict resolution meetings as necessary. Prepares estimates of labor, equipment and materials for planning purposes. Assure the training and coaching of the employees in effective and timely manner for the development of a skilled workforce.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventative maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used
    in roadway operations and roadside operations.
  • Unit and District office procedures, management and business procedures, procurement, PeCoS reports, feature inventory and customer relations.
  • Contract procedures, biding, awarding, and monitoring.
  • Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
  • Materials, equipment and tools used in work activities, and established work methods and standards.
  • Math, accounting, and English grammar.
  • Google Workspace 
  • Adobe Acrobat

SKILLS IN:

  • Applying and making advanced level interpretations of Federal, State and Agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities.
  • Safety practices and public relations.
  • Oral and Written communication.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Interpersonal relationships; leading and coaching.
  • Computer skills.

ABILITY TO:

  • Plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.
  • Learn and adapt to changing priorities.
Selective Preference(s):

Minimum one year experience as a Highway Operations Technician or equivalent experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must posses a valid Commercial Driver's' 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).

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.

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