Equipment Repair Technician Advanced ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $62,567 - $72,567 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Fuels, Scales, Environmental Team Manager in day to day operations of the statewide Scales Program. Performs the repair, maintenance, service and calibration of all port of entry scales and large trailers statewide. Maintain and repair the wiring, brakes, hydraulic systems, replace tires, hitch system. Troubleshoot static scales out at the sites with load cells and electronic parts using voltmeters and other repair methods. Requires flexibility with work hours over days/nights, weekends and holidays to accommodate emergency repair work and varied schedules. Extensive statewide travel is required to fulfill job functions, and may be in travel status for several weeks in a row.
This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Requirements

• State and Federal rules and regulations regarding the over the road weight enforcement program to include the installation, upkeep and removal process of all types of enforcement scale systems.
• All components of over the road weight enforcement static and mobile scales.
• Cardinal scales, Btech, Intercomp, Southwestern Scale, Flex-weigh, Haenni, Load O' Meter, Toledo, Fairbanks, and Weightronics.
• Federal Handbook 44 for vehicle scale enforcement and compliance.
• Interpreting State and Federal rules and regulations and how to rectify problems as they arise. Skill to identify and rectify problems at a major port scale location in the best interest of the agency.
• Designing scale structures and installs automated components within these structures.
• Good written and communication for reports, interaction with other agencies and performing presentations.
• Building a good rapport with employees, contractors, and engineers in the completion) of projects.
• Time management and record keeping.
• Hydraulic system inspection.
• Adapting any methods that are proven to be successful in solving or resolving problems with employees.
• Computer programs such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Understand the design specifications that pertain to the static scale ports.
• Understand and interpret mandates for enforcement scale laws and processes.
• Follow procedures in weight enforcement State Law.
• Utilize and follow approved state contracts for projects and maintenance of systems.
• Locate, investigate and apply specific attention to following policies and regulation pertaining to scale hazards, repair and calibration methods.
• Follow agency guidelines, policies, procedures and customer satisfaction methods.
• Driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job.
• Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Complete all required training.
• Successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Maintain acceptable driving records.
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business).
• Class B CDL within six months of employment.
• EPA 609 Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Certified Licensed Scale Serviceman - Department of Weights and Measures, Confined Space and Forklift Certification within 9 months of employment.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• 5 years journey level experience and equipment shop leading experience.
• Experience in the direct contact of Weigh in Motion (WIM) scales, statistical platform enforcement scales, portable enforcement ramp scales and hand carried enforcement scales.
• Experience with Cardinal scales, Btech, Intercomp, Southwestern Scale, Flex-weigh, Haenni, Load O' Meter Toledo, Fairbanks, and Weightronics and a NIST Handbook44 Certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work activities to repair technicians on calibration, coordination and testing of scales at ports of entry locations to meet Federal Highway Administration and Department of Weights and Measurements requirements.
• Directs shop activities during the supervisor’s absence.
• Coordinates and supervises repairs for equipment technicians and vendors, approves parts ordering and maintains and monitors a repair and inspection database.
• Makes final decisions on inspections and compliance checks to port of entry scales to include weigh bridges, lever systems, dial indicators, weigh-to graphs and load calls.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee Referral Program
• Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed