HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Performs a broad scope of high level highway operational 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, 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 and serving the public. Establishes priorities to be accomplished and
communicates to the crews the needed work and location. The progress of the
crews and contractors will be inspected, recorded and (if needed) authorized for
payment. The position will assure proper procedures are being utilized.

May act on behalf of the supervisor in his/her absence, training and guiding
other staff, overseeing special projects, feature inventory assessment, and
level of service measurements, as well as assisting with the day-to-day
operation of the unit.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadway operations, roadside operations, landscape and irrigation operations, sign operations, striping operations, and sign fabrication operations.
• Knowledge of office procedures, procurement, PeCoS reporting and coding, inventory and customer relations.
• Knowledge of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
• Wide-ranging knowledge of materials, equipment and tools used in work activities and established work methods and standards.
• Knowledge of procedures and practices established for the work section.
• Skills in applying and making intermediate 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.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in problem solving, skill in interpersonal relationships.
• Google platform
• Ability to plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.
• 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).
• A commercial driver's' license with proper endorsements at time of appointment.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 1
• 1-2 years experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 2
• 1-2 years experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 3

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Inspects, repairs and trains others on all highway system features, safety and components, makes periodic adjustments, checks for performance, and documents status for electronic management and data storage records.
• Coordinates the processing of the feature inventory data, inputting changes and updates, and verifying the accuracy.
• Tracks ORG boundary changes.
• Monitors section equipment usage and expense reports.
• 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.
• Enters crew cards into PeCoS work program.
• Assists with the overview of the unit's budget.
• Assists with the management of the annual work plan, coordinating resources (manpower, equipment and materials), contracted services and items, and facility management.
• Monitors section equipment usage and expense reports.
• Determines need or major maintenance/repair and arranges services.
• May act on behalf of the supervisor in his/her absence, training and guiding other staff, overseeing special projects, feature inventory assessment and level of service measurements, as well as assisting with day to day operation of the umit.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees