Highway Operations Technician 4

Performs abroad scope of high level highway operations duties (including scheduling, assigning and overseeing crew/org work, inspecting work, training and guiding staff) related to items such as operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, delivery of equipment and materials, sign fabrication, 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. Provide and preserve a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, as well as being courteous, considerate and prompt in dealing with serving the public. Establishes priorities to be accomplished and communicates to the crews the needed work and location. Position will assure proper procedures being utilized for day to day, respond 24/7.

Operates and trains others on truck-mounted and/or stand-alone motorized vehicles and powered/non-powered equipment and tools to properly perform assigned work duties. Covers all fleet vehicles and equipment (such as loaders, large trucks, trailers, specialty trucks, rollers, and attenuators) along with all legally required compliance maintenance and minor services. Inspects, repairs and trains others on all highway systems features, safety and components, makes periodic adjustments, checks for performance and documents status for electronic management and data storage records. System features include but not limited to signs, guardrail, barriers, walls, channels, pavement, drainage structures, pumps, engines, computerized devices.

Performs difficult highly skilled tasks appropriate to roadway maintenance, operates heaviest construction and maintenance type equipment in accomplishing precise maneuvers for special work activities as prescribed by work standards. Enters crew cards into Pecos work program. Assists with the overview of the units budget. Enters crew cards into Pecos work program. Assists with the overview of the units budgets. Assists with the management of the annual work plan, coordinating resources (manpower, equipment and materials), contracted services and items, and facility management.

Processes work reports requests and special reports requested by supervisors, superintendents, and managers. Assists units and section with developing annual work plan and budget. Tracks units boundary changes. Will drive in the course and scope of state business. Insures preventive maintenance on vehicle, powered/non-powered equipment and tools; determines need for major maintenance/repair and arrages services. Coordinates and documents alternate work resources such as prison work crews and contracted services along with in house crews for most efficient manpower and equipment usage. Assists construction crews with projects to assure highway assets are protected and for end- product acceptance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadway operations, roadside operations.
• Office procedures, procurement, Pecos reporting and coding, inventory and customer relations.
• Federal, state and agency laws, rules regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
• Wide-ranging knowledge of material, equipment and tools used in work activities and established work methods and standards.
• Procedures and practices established for the work section.
• Broad knowledge of Manual of Traffic Control Devices for work zones.
• Math accounting, English, grammar, and Computer systems such a Google/ MS.

SKILL IN:

• Applying and interpreting federal, state, and agency regulations, safety practices, and public relations policies at an intermediate level.
• Operating and maintaining appropriate materials, vehicles, and equipment in strict accordance with established work methods and compliance standards.
• Oral and written communication
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal relationships.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, Coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.

Experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 1, Hwy Ops Tech 2, Hwy Ops Tech 3.

A Commercial driver's license with proper endorsements at time of appointment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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.