Equipment Repair Technician ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

BE A PART OF AN INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE TEAM DRIVING A SAFER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR ARIZONA. ARE YOU MORE THAN JUST A MECHANIC AND LOOKING TO JOIN A GROUP OF EXCEPTIONALLY TRAINED AND HARDWORKING PEOPLE WHO ARE SHAPING ARIZONA’S STATEWIDE FLEET SYSTEM? SEE IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES!

This Equipment Repair Technician position offers a great opportunity for you to combine your journey level mechanical experience and your excellent diagnostic skills in maintaining the Light/Heavy Equipment Fleet for ADOT and the State of Arizona. This position is part of a series that offers the opportunity for career advancement through our Criteria Based Promotion (CBP) program.

Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of machinery and equipment including automotive, light equipment and/or heavy duty equipment. Performs repairs in accordance with accepted automotive service/repair industry standards and agency policy. This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Power/drive train system inspection, diagnosis and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of: Electrical systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of: Electronic control systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of: Computerized diagnostic analyzer use procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of: Hydraulic systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of: Operating principles of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of: Fleet maintenance shop safety principles and practices.
• Knowledge of: Record keeping principles and practices.
• Skill in: Repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, electronic and automotive/heavy construction equipment.
• Skill in: Operating computerized diagnostic analyzer equipment.
• Skill in: Estimating time cost of repair maintenance work for a wide variety of automotive/heavy construction equipment.
• Skill in: Scheduling/coordinating automotive/heavy construction equipment service and repair to maximize utilization.
• Skill in: Repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling mechanical, electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic systems in a wide variety of automotive/light/heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to: Interpret repair manuals, service bulletins and recall bulletins.
• Ability to: Utilize a PC and PC programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to: Manage time effectively.
• Ability to: Diagnose issues quickly and accurately, and determine the best course of action to fix them.
• Ability to: Prioritize tasks efficiently, especially in high-demand environments where equipment downtime needs to be minimized.
• Ability to: Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 90 lbs; pass a physical exam.
• EPA Section 609 Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within six months of employment.
• 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.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of Light or Construction Equipment with a degree or certification from an automotive vocational school or two years of experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of Light or Construction Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspects a variety of vehicles/equipment, to identify repairs and adjustments necessary for safe operation.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance services, including lube and oil change, tire repair and mounting, and minor repairs/adjustments.
• Interpreting manufacturer specifications.

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
• Personal Tool Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree