DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Northern Signing & Striping
5701 E. Railhead, Flagstaff, AZ 85007
1073 W. Finney Flats Rd., Camp Verde, AZ 86322
The duty station for this position is flexible and will be based on the selected candidates request. 

Salary Range: $51,760.71 - $61,760.71

Anticipated Salary: $56,760.71 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 05/26/2026

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.

Oversees & directs their work as well as the crew and vendors (when needed) to maintain, install and / or fabricate roadway signs, sign structures and their components as directed by the 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.

Knowledge of:

• Performance Controlled System (PeCoS) entry.
• Feature Inventory System (FIS) entry.
• Federal, State and agency laws, procedures.
• Sign materials.
• Google Suite programs.

Skill in:

• Extruded and flat sheet sign repair and new construction.
• Problem solving.
• Comprehend and give directions.

Ability to:

• Lead and motivate others.
  
• Have effective communication with crew and supervision.
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks.
  

2-3 years experience equivalent to a HOT 1

1-2 years experience equivalent to a HOT 2

1-2 years experience equivalent to a HOT 3

A valid Arizona Commercial Drivers License with proper endorsements at time of appointment.

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 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.