Highway Operations Technician I-Trainee

Graham County•Graham County, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Operations Technician I-Trainee works for the Graham County Highway Department and performs highway maintenance, repair, and construction activities. The role operates light- to heavy-duty equipment and uses powered and non-powered hand tools. The annual salary is $51,362.41 for employees who do not hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Graham County offers paid CDL training and covers tuition for CDL classes through Eastern Arizona College. The position responds to emergency callouts within 30 minutes and may be placed on call during emergencies or inclement weather. Work may involve exposure to extreme weather and hazardous traffic conditions, depending on the assignment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CDL Class A permit with tanker (N) endorsement.
Upon hire, enroll in the CDL Program with Eastern Arizona College for the next available session.
Obtain the CDL driving portion within the first six months of employment, or as Eastern Arizona College allows completion.
Combination of training and experience meeting the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position, and one year in an equivalent position.
Complete the driver’s license information on the employment application so Graham County can obtain a motor vehicle record (MVR).
Have an acceptable driving record during the most recent 39-month period shown on the MVR; employment is contingent upon an acceptable MVR.
Be able to respond to callouts within 30 minutes.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment used for highway maintenance, repair, and construction, including street rollers, tractors, dump trucks, mowers, pickups, motor graders, heavy front-end loaders, and tandem trucks.
Use jackhammers and powered and non-powered hand tools.
Perform patching, crack sealing, seal coating, and blacktop laying and patching.
Load and haul materials, including gravel, dirt, and sand, and transport equipment.
Operate tractors with grass-cutting attachments and blade gravel roads.
Perform manual and semi-skilled maintenance tasks, including grading, shaping, digging, and loading.
Service heavy equipment and perform field maintenance and running repairs.
Operate other light- to heavy-duty construction, maintenance, or repair equipment as assigned.
Respond to emergency callouts within 30 minutes and be available for on-call assignments during emergencies or inclement weather.
Perform other duties as required.