AUTO SHOP
2225 S. 22ND AVENUE PHOENIX AZ 85009

1500 W. MADISON PHOENIX AZ 85009

Salary: $44034- $54034

Anticipated Salary: $49034.12

*This position is eligible for a $4000 hiring incentive

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 11/13/2025

If you are a skilled and experienced mechanic with a passion for problem solving anddiagnosing and you want to be part of an elite team working on a variety of automotive andmedium/heavy duty construction equipment then this is the perfect opportunity for you!This Equipment Repair Technician position offers a great opportunity for you to combine yourjourney level mechanical experience and your excellent diagnostic skills in maintaining theLight/Heavy Equipment Fleet for ADOT. Youll stay challenged with a diverse set of job duties and enjoy working in a fast-paced and supportive work environment.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:00am 2:30pm

This position is responsible for performing highly skilled diagnostic inspections and mechanical repairs of electrical electronic and/or hydraulic systems on a wide variety of automotive/construction equipment.

*This position is eligible for a $4000 hiring incentive

Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines. Diagnose operational mechanical hydraulic & electrical malfunctions of above mentioned equipment.

Inspect a wide variety of automotive and/or heavy construction equipment in accordance with safety/scheduled preventative maintenance checklists.

Perform preventive maintenance on equipment engines electrical systems hydraulic systems tractors welding machines paint stripers arrow boards paint pumps and guns rollers trenchers and weed sprayers.

Operate vehicles and/or equipment requiring a drivers license. Road test equipment after repair and maintenance has been completed and maintain daily records.

Fabricate and modification of equipment drive shop truck to various job sites to perform repairs.

Knowledge of:
Power/drive train system inspection diagnosis and repair procedures.
Electrical systems inspection diagnosis and repair procedures.
Electronic control systems inspection diagnosis and repair procedures.
Computerized diagnostic analyzer use procedures and practices.
Hydraulic systems inspection diagnosis and repair procedures.
Operating principles of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines.
Fleet maintenance shop safety principles and practices.
Record keeping principles and practices.

Skill in:
Repairing and maintaining mechanical electrical electronic and automotive/heavy construction equipment.
Operating computerized diagnostic analyzer equipment.
Estimating time cost of repair maintenance work for a wide variety of automotive/heavy construction equipment.
Scheduling/coordinating automotive/heavy construction equipment service and repair to maximize utilization.

Ability to:
Follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret repair manuals service bulletins and recall bulletins.
Utilize a PC and PC programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Manage time effectively.
Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 90 lbs; pass a physical exam.

Must have three years of journey level experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of Light or Construction Equipment.
Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Master Certification in Automobile and Light Truck preferred but not required.

EPA Section 609 Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within six months of employment.

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 drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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.) R.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to 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

Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

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.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.