Highway Operations Technician 4

Arizona Department of Administration • Avondale, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is the Field Supervisor/Senior Journey level. It performs a broad scope of high-level highway operational duties, including scheduling, assigning and overseeing crew/org work, inspecting work, training and guiding staff. Duties relate to the 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, and environmental compliance. The role also involves vehicle and equipment care. The primary goal is to provide and preserve a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, while being courteous, considerate, and prompt in public interactions.

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.
• Skill 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.
• Skill in Google Platform.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.
• A valid Arizona Commercial Drivers License with proper endorsements at time of appointment.
• 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 complete all required driver training.
• Must maintain the statutorily required liability insurance if operating a personally owned vehicle on state business.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• 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. Vehicles and equipment include but not limited to loaders, large trucks, large trailers, variable message boards, cone trucks, power brooms, water tankers, rollers, oil boots and attenuators. Includes the required maintenance check.
• 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. System features include but not limited to signs, guardrail, barriers, walls, channels, pavements, drainage structures, pumps, engines, computerized devices, landscape and irrigation.
• Coordinates the processing of the feature inventory data, inputting changes and updates, and verifying the accuracy. Reviews construction as-builts for new feature items and coordinates with Central Maintenance on categories. Tracks ORG boundary changes. Monitors section equipment usage and expense reports. Makes contact with 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed