HIGHWAY & CONSTRUCTION LABORER ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
About The Position
This series exists to provide and preserve a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while also being courteous, considerate, and prompt in dealing with and serving the public. Positions will be assigned based on experience and qualifications. This role is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive. The series includes multiple career levels: Highway Operations Worker (entry-level), Highway Operations Tech 1 (apprentice), Highway Operations Tech 2 (entry journey), and Highway Operations Tech 3 (full journey). Each level involves increasing responsibility and complexity in highway operational duties, with higher levels also encompassing leadership and supervisory tasks.
Requirements
- For Highway Operations Worker: Obtain Arizona CDL (Class “A”) permit within 90 days from hire and an Arizona Class “A” Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) within 6 months of hire.
- For Highway Operations Tech 1-3: An Arizona Class “A” Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) for a manual or automatic transmission and an (N) tanker endorsement is required prior to the start date. Additional endorsements may be required based on the assigned area.
- Registration with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) and authorization for ADOT to conduct limited queries on CDL for the duration of employment.
- Ability to respond to emergency call outs (24 hours a day, seven days a week) and respond to the Maintenance yard within 30 minutes.
- Ability to lift/carry – push/pull 50 lbs.
- May require licensing through the State Board of Pesticide Control to dispense herbicides/pesticides.
- Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- For Highway Operations Worker: 6 months of Roadway/Highway job related experience.
- For Highway Operations Tech 1: 1 year of job related Roadway/Highway experience.
- For Highway Operations Tech 2: 2 years of job related Roadway/Highway experience.
- For Highway Operations Tech 3: 3 years of job related Roadway/Highway experience.
Nice To Haves
- For Highway Operations Worker: Preference of six months experience in related fields.
Responsibilities
- Operation of motorized vehicles and equipment
- Pavement care and preservation
- Landscape care and preservation
- Roadside shoulder restoration and repairs
- Signing and striping
- Delivery of equipment and materials
- Environmental compliance
- Vehicle and equipment care
- Scheduling, assigning, and overseeing subordinates work (for Tech 2 and 3)
- Inspecting work (for Tech 2 and 3)
- Training and guiding staff in duties mentioned above for the series (for Tech 2 and 3)
Benefits
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- 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 (eligible for incentive)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
