Highway Operations Technician

Position: HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4
DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4

This position is open to Internal ADOT employees only

Job Location:

CASA GRANDE MAINTENANCE

15614 W. Boxelder Drive

Casa Grande AZ 85193

Posting Details:

Salary: $51,760.71 - $61,760.71

Anticipated Salary: $56,760.71

Grade: 20

Closing Date:
January 26, 2026

Job Summary:

Performs a broad scope, high level of highway operational duties (including scheduling, assigning and overseeing subordinates work, inspecting work, training and guiding staff) related to the most advanced duties involved in items such as operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, delivery of equipment and materials, snow removal operations, office administration, permit compliance, record keeping, work management reports, inventory and features tracking, budgeting, data entry, contract preparation and tracking, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care.

These are technical leaders within a specified work unit. Will act on behalf of the supervisor in their absence. Responds to emergency call-outs (24 hours a day, seven days a week).

Job Duties:

Assists with the management of the annual work plan, coordinating resources (manpower, equipment and materials), contracted services and items, and facility management. Oversees and inspects work of multiple operations, directing in-house and contracted services, Compiles reports for supervisor. Assures safety & compliance in all operations. Coordinates with multiple external entities regarding encroachments and asset preservation. Provide assistance in evaluation techniques. Conduct meetings, review projects, and confer with transportation professionals.

Assures required inspections and audits are being completed for all highway system features. Attends planning and review meeting for upcoming construction project providing important technical feedback on product and system performance. Acts as liaison between procurement and district office to ensure advertisement, pre-offer meetings, award criteria and evaluations are done on a timely basis. Provides input on vendor performance and works with vendors related to contract specifications.

Prepares recommendation for award correspondence to upper management through immediate supervisor.

Review, monitor, and control amounts expended from the budget to assure that expenditures are within allocated funds. Report issues to the district managers. Conduct conflict resolution meetings as necessary. Prepare estimates of labor, equipment and materials for planning purposes. Analyze highway management records for determining feasibility of contracted services for certain activities. Assure the training and coaching of the employees ni effective and timely manner for the development of a skilled work force.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

* Procedures, practices and methods of the operation,preventative maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadway operations and roadside operations.

* Unit and district office procedures, management and business procedures, procurement, PeCoS reports, feature inventory and customer relations.

* Contract procedures, biding, awarding, and monitoring.

* Leadership and coaching.

* Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations and policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.

* Materials, equipment and tools used in work activities, and established work methods and standards.

* Math, accounting, and English grammar.

* Google Workspace, Microsoft programs and Adobe Acrobat.

Skill in:

* Applying and making advanced level interpretations of Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities.

* Safety practices and public relations.

* Using proper materials, vehicles and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods.

* Oral and written communication.

* Problem solving.

* Interpersonal relationships; leading and coaching.

* Computer skills

Ability to:

* Plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks,communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.

* Learn and adapt to changing priorities.

Selective Preference(s):

Minimum two year experience as a Highway Operations Technician 3 or equivalent experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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 driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended.

Employees who drive on state business are subject to…