Highway And Construction Laborer

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Take a look at how our dedicated and strong highway and road maintenance team keeps us safe on the roads! This could be you!

( 4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

5353 - WILLCOX MAINTENANCE. Haskell Ave, Willcox, AZ 85546

Salary: $37,838 - $50,848

Anticipated Salary: $18.19—$24.45

Grade: 14–19

Closing Date:
March 5, 2026

Job Summary This series exists to provide and preserve a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public as well as being courteous, considerate and prompt in dealing with and serving the public. These positions address incidents that result in the closure of the roadway and also perform regular scheduled maintenance on the roadway.

Note:

Positions will be assigned based on experience and qualifications listed below.

Short annual hiring incentive: $4,000

Entry level position for the Highway Operations Technician series. Duties include operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, landscape care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, signing and striping, delivery of equipment and materials, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care.

Apprentice classification. Trained to perform more advanced duties: same as above.

Intermediate level. Responsible for broad scope of highway operational duties and/or lead responsibilities. Duties also include scheduling, assigning, overseeing subordinates, inspecting work, training, and guiding staff.

Full journey classification. Responsible for high-level highway operation duties and supervisory responsibilities, similar to Tech 2 but with higher responsibilities.

In addition to duties, employees will also take on scheduling, assigning, overseeing subordinate work, inspecting work, training, and guiding staff.

• Highway Operations Worker – Minimum 6 months of roadway/highway job‑related experience in motorized vehicle operation, heavy‑duty equipment, maintenance, signing/striping, pavement care, etc.
• Highway Operations Tech 1 – Minimum 1 year of job‑related experience.
• Highway Operations Tech 2 – Minimum 2 years of job‑related experience.
• Highway Operations Tech 3 – Minimum 3 years of job‑related experience.

• Highway Operations Worker – Must obtain Arizona CDL Class “A” permit within 90 days of hire and a full Class “A” CDL within 6 months.
• Highway Operations Tech 1–3 – Requires Class “A” CDL (manual or automatic), (N) tanker endorsement prior to start date; additional endorsements may be required based on area.

• Register with FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Candidates must authorize ADOT to conduct limited queries on their CDL.
• Position responds to emergency call outs 24/7; must reach Maintenance Yard within 30 minutes.
• Ability to work in extremes of cold and heat, rugged terrain, and high‑speed traffic conditions; lift/carry/push/pull 50 lbs.
• All newly hired State employees must complete Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks 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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, visit our benefits page.

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 srecruitment or call (602) 712‑8188 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 (602) 712‑8188 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.