Address: Vehicle Maintenance Ops Support Shop
2225 S 22nd Ave, PHOENIX, AZ 85009

Salary: $38,559 - $48,559 

Anticipated Salary: $43,559.98

Grade: 14

Closing Date: 07/31/2025

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 $3000 a year with qualifying certifications.  We will reimburse 100% of the cost of passed tests! 

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 per calendar year and Personal Tool Insurance Coverage 100% for qualified losses on state premises 

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm 

The anticipated hire rate for the position is $20.9423 ($43,559 annually) with the potential to earn up to $22.3841 ($46,559 annually) when ASE certifications are obtained.

This position is primarily responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance (PM's) including lube/oil change, minor repairs, provides customer support, and service. Also responsible for the inspection, repair, and replacement of tires on all Light and Heavy Duty Equipment. Communicates vehicle concerns with customers and enters required data into PC based Fleet Management System.

Perform preventative maintenance on all types of light and heavy duty equipment, including lube/oil change, tire repair/mounting, and minor repairs or adjustments. Communicates with Lead Technician/CSR or Supervisor on additional repairs required that are discovered during PM's and assists in completing major overhaul/repair projects as directed.

Inspect, repair and/or replace all types of tires on light and heavy duty equipment.

Perform minor repairs on all types of equipment such as replacing batteries, light bulbs, belts and hoses. Assist skilled mechanics in completing major overhaul/repair projects.

Provide customer support and service.

Enter required data into a PC based Fleet Management System. Update and maintain PM service records.

Operate vehicles and/or equipment requiring a driver’s license.

Knowledge:
- Tire sizes, ratings and tread design.
- Preventative maintenance requirements and procedures including lube/oil change and tire mounting/repair.
- ADOT and Equipment Services policies and procedures.
- Vehicle/equipment safety check practices and procedures.
- Basic electric, and/or hydraulic systems checking.
- Basic record keeping procedures.
- Basic knowledge of minor automotive and equipment repairs.

Skill:
- Safely repairing and replacing all tires of any size.
- Performing general preventative maintenance including lube/oil change, tire mounting/balancing/repair, and electric, electronic, and hydraulic systems checks, on a variety of vehicles/equipment.
- Making minor repairs/adjustments to a variety of vehicles/equipment.
- Basic record keeping.
- Data entry in a Fleet Management System.

Ability:
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Interpret repair manuals and service bulletins.
- Utilize a PC and PC programs Microsoft and Google Workspace.
- Manage time effectively.
- Work well with others.
- Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds, push/pull 90 pounds, and pass a physical exam.

Two years of job experience (i.e lube/oil change, tire mounting/repair and preventative maintenance checks on a variety of vehicles/equipment) in an automotive/heavy equipment truck shop.

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.