Highway Operation Technician 4

Arizona Department of Administration • Quartzsite, AZ

6d • $51,761 - $61,761 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a broad scope, high level of highway operational duties (including scheduling, assigning and overseeing subordinates work, training and guiding staff) related to the most advanced duties involving operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, delivery of equipment and materials, snow removal operations, office administration, permit compliance, record keeping, work management reports, inventory and features tracking, budgeting, data entry, contract preparation and tracking, environmental compliance. These are technical leaders within a specified work unit. Will act on behalf of the supervisor in their absence. This position will be required to travel daily and may include overnight stay, respond to emergency call outs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, must be able to respond to the Maintenance Unit within 30 minutes.

Requirements

• Procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventative maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadway operations and roadside operations.
• Unit and district office procedures, management and business procedures, procurement, PeCoS reports, feature inventory and customer relations.
• Contract procedures, biding, awarding, and monitoring.
• Leadership and coaching.
• Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations and policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
• Materials, equipment and tools used in work activities, and established work methods and standards.
• Math, accounting, and English grammar.
• Google Workspace, Microsoft programs, and Adobe Acrobat
• Applying and making advanced level interpretations of Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities.
• Safety practices and public relations.
• Using proper materials, vehicles and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods.
• Oral and written communication.
• Problem solving.
• Interpersonal relationships; leading and coaching.
• Computer skills
• Plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.
• Learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements.
• Valid Driver's License - 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).
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year experience as a Highway Operations Technician 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate and train crew on large equipment and power tools, including loaders, trucks, trailers, variable message boards, snow plows, heat transfer equipment, cone trucks, power brooms, water tankers, rollers, oil boots and attenuators.
• Assure equipment maintenance checks to comply with laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Inspect repairs & train others on all highway system features, safety and components; make periodic adjustments; check performance; & document status for electronic records.
• Analyze and develop PeCoS Work program and budget.
• Maintain performance system for District, including entering data and work reports on computer, coordinating and verifying accuracy of quarterly data processing uploads and materials inventory.
• Process work report and special reports requested by superiors.
• Assist in developing unit's annual work plan and budget.
• Coordinate the processing of the feature inventory data, inputting changes and updates, and verifying the accuracy.
• Review construction record drawings for new feature items and coordinate with Central Maintenance on categories.
• Track unit boundary changes.
• Coordinate and document alternate work resources such as prison work crews and contracted services along with in-house crew for most efficient manpower and equipment use.
• Assist construction crews with projects to assure highway assets are protected and for end-product acceptance.
• Monitor section equipment usage and expense reports.
• Contact Equipment Services to amend/modify reports.

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

What This Job Offers

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