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 activities to repair technicians. Directs shop activities during supervisor's absence.
Assigns priorities to vehicles undergoing repair within the shop.
Reviews repair documentation for accuracy and completeness. Updates/maintains equipment service/repair records and prepares detailed inspection reports.
Knowledge of:
* Power and drive train system inspection, diagnosis, and repair.
* Electrical systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair.
* Electronic control systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair.
* Computerized diagnostic analyzers using procedures and practices.
* Hydraulic systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
* Operating principles of gasoline and diesel fueled internal combustion engines.
* Automotive shop safety principles and practices. Recordkeeping principles and practices.
Skill in:
* Diagnosing problems in mechanical, electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic systems in a wide variety of automotive/light/heavy construction equipment.
* Repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling mechanical, electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic systems in a wide variety of automotive/light/heavy construction equipment.
* Performing safety/preventive maintenance inspections on a wide variety of automotive/heavy construction equipment.
* Using computerized diagnostic analyzer equipment.
* Estimating time cost of repair maintenance work for a wide variety of automotive/heavy construction equipment.
Ability to:
* Understand manufacturer's service and repair manuals, service bulletins and recall notices.
* Follow oral and written instructions.
* Diagnose issues quickly and accurately, and determine the best course of action to fix them.
* Prioritize tasks where equipment downtime needs to be minimized efficiently in high-demand environments.
* Utilize fleet data management databases,
* PCs and PC programs, Microsoft Office and Google Workspace..
5 years journey level experience and equipment shop leading experience.
Class B CDL within six months of employment.
EPA 609 Certification within 6 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 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.