HWY OPERATION TECHNICIAN 4
5133 - NORTHERN SIGNING AND STRIPING
2407 E. Navajo Blvd - Location 1805
Holbrook, AZ 86025
Salary: $57,315.97 - $67,315.97
Anticipated hourly: $ 27.2888
Grade: 20
Closing Date: January 14, 2026
Performs an advance level of highway operation duties involving flat sheet and extruded panel signs. Duties include sign fabrication, sign ordering, scheduling crews, training and guiding staff, responding and coordinating after-hours work, participating in call-back rotation, operation and training of motorized equipment in the unit, data entry, inspection of signs, assuring safe digging, and preparing and inspecting Blue Stake requests.
Various location options:
Location 2053: 5701 E. Railhead Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Location 1732: 200 W. McNeil Rd, Show Low, AZ 85901
Directs work for themselves, crew and vendors (when needed) to maintain, install and/ or fabricate roadway signs, sign structures and their components as directed by supervisor. Ensures traffic control is adequate for work zones and uses ERS(511) to communicate traffic restrictions as needed. Operates and trains others on various truck-mounted, and / or stand alone motorized vehicles / equipment and powered / non-powered equipment and tools in order to perform assigned duties.
Documents own work as well as crew work in Pecos,FIS, and other programs as directed by supervisor. Utilizes laptop computer with GPS to access and collect features along the highway as needed. Assists supervisor in yearly inventories-Fixed assets, material reconciliations, night inspections, and other inspections as needed.
Schedules and organizes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all equipment and tools. Performs and directs maintenance pre-checks and operational / safety procedures for all equipment and tools. Participates in call-back rotation and responds to call-backs for sign related issues from TOG, Supervision, and other applicable agencies and departments. Operates in accordance with the unit's call-back policy.
| Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Performance Controlled System (PeCoS) entry.
- Feature Inventory System (FIS) entry.
- Federal, State and agency laws, procedures.
- Sign materials.
- Google Suite programs
SKILLS IN:
- Extruded and flat sheet sign repair and new construction.
ABILITY TO:
- Lead and motivate others.
- Have effective communication with crew and supervision.
3 years experience as a Sign Tech 3 or equivalent.
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
-Valid class A CDL 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).
ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification
Aerial Lift Operator Certification - EOTEP
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.