5479-UNIVERSITY ROAD MAINTENANCE
2500 W. Broadway Road
Tempe AZ 85282

Salary: $51760.71 - $61760.71

Anticipated Salary:$56760.71

Grade: 20

Closing Date: October 9 2025

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 andmaterials permit compliance record keeping work management reports inventory and features tracking budgeting data entry contract preparation and trackingenvironmental compliance vehicle and equipment care. Provide and preserve a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public as well as being courteousconsiderate and prompt in dealing with and serving the public. Establishes priorities to be accomplished and communicates to the crews the needed work and location. Theprogress of the crews and contractors will be inspected recorded and (if needed) authorized for payment.

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 signsguardrail 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. Coordinates and documents alternate work resources such as prison work crews and contracted services along with in house crews for mostefficient manpower and equipment usage. Assists construction crews with projects to assure highway assets are protected and for end-product acceptance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• 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 work section; road knowledge of MUTCD traffic control for work zones.

SKILL IN:

• 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.
• usingproper materials vehicles and equipment to perform work activities within establishedwork methods.
• Skill in oral and written communication; skill in problem solving skill in interpersonal relationships.

ABILITY TO:

• Ability to plan coordinate analyze perform multiple tasks communicate effectivelycomprehend directions and work under stress.

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

A valid Arizona Commercial Drivers License with proper endorsements at time of appointment.

and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling option 3.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.