TECHNICAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
1130 N 22nd Ave
Phoenix AZ 85009

Salary: $56710.060 - $66710.060

Anticipated Salary: $61710.060

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 05/11/2026

Under the direction of the Heavy Equipment Program Manager the incumbent of the Heavy Equipment Trainer position will be responsible for implementing directing and conducting (scheduled and on-demand) heavy equipment training to include snow plows and transport vehicles according to organizational requirements. The Training Officer II conducts heavy equipment operator and train-the-trainer courses assists in the development and refinement of curriculum and cross-train with other ADOT trainers. Provide additional technical training support as needed

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Travel and deliver course content according to organizational requirements; Produce training schedules and classroom agendas; Prepare training material (presentations worksheets etc.); Deliver hands on training for the use of heavy equipment which includes but is not limited to snow plows trucks transport vehicles excavators simulators etc.

Schedule and assist in the development of new equipment training materials; organize field training activities; complete course closeouts; maintain accurate training records and documentation; assist in the development of new programs training materials and curriculum.

Provide ongoing technical transfer support for the Technical Training Program; conduct needs assessments and identify training gaps across districts to support statewide workforce development.

Knowledge of:
Highway construction and maintenance equipment
Heavy equipment operation and safety practices
Transportation safety standards and work zone traffic control
Training methods and adult learning principles
ADOT policies and procedures related to training and procurement

Skill in:
Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills including public speaking and instruction
Excellent organizational coordination and time-management abilities
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Classroom Calendar Drive etc.)
Working knowledge of the Learning and Development Center (LDC)
Proficient computer and technical skills related to training delivery and documentation

Ability to:
Develop coordinate and deliver audio/visual training aids to enhance learning
Organize and manage multiple training schedules simultaneously
Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements
Operate computers and training technology effectively
Troubleshoot training delivery challenges in classroom and field environments
Address training needs through complete and compliant course delivery

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating and evaluating heavy equipment operations (e.g. Snow plow Front-end loader Bulldozer Motor grader Load securement etc.)
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Current Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with N endorsement or ability to obtain required endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

Must have Qualified Operator/Q status and Skill Evaluator status to be able to teach heavy equipment operator classes.

Candidates will obtain these credentials within 6 months of the hire/upgrade of this position and will continue to update his/her training certifications on each new piece of equipment coming into ADOT.

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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave 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.