Highway & Construction Laborer

Position Title

HIGHWAY & CONSTRUCTION LABORER

Department of Transportation

Show Low Maintenance, 200 W. McNeil, Show Low AZ 85901

Grade: 14-19

Salary: $37,838 – $50,848 per year Hourly: $18.19 – $24.45

Hiring Incentive: $4,000

Closing Date:
January 20, 2026

This series provides and preserves a safe and efficient transportation system, implementing courteous and prompt service to the traveling public. Positions are assigned based on experience and qualifications listed below.

Entry‑level role on the Highway Operations Technician series. Duties include operating 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 advanced duties encompassing all responsibilities of the Worker plus additional tasks as listed.

Intermediate level. Performs a broad scope of tasks and may take on scheduling, assigning, and overseeing subordinates, inspecting work, training, and guiding staff.

Full‑journey level with supervisory responsibilities. Conducts high‑level highway operations duties, schedules, assigns, inspects, trains, and guides staff.

• Minimum 6 months of roadway/highway experience, including operating motorized vehicles, heavy‑duty equipment, signing/striping, pavement care and preservation, roadway operations, tunnel maintenance, or landscape care.

• Minimum 1 year of roadway/highway experience with the same skill set as above.

• Minimum 2 years of roadway/highway experience with the same skill set as above.

• Minimum 3 years of roadway/highway experience with the same skill set as above.

• All workers must obtain an Arizona CDL (Class
  
  A) permit within 90 days and a Class A CDL within 6 months of hire.
• Tech 1‑3 require a Class A CDL with manual or automatic transmission and a (N) tanker endorsement prior to start. Additional endorsements may be required.

• Register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Respond to emergency call outs 24/7; must reach the maintenance yard within 30 minutes.
• May encounter extreme temperatures, rugged terrain, high‑speed traffic, and extensive travel.
• Must lift/carry, push/pull 50 lb.
• Hold a current, valid driver’s license and comply with state safety, inspection, and insurance requirements.
• Complete Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification (E‑Verify).

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan (Arizona Retirement System)
• Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Optional short‑term disability, deferred compensation, and supplemental life insurance

This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met. Certain criteria must be met to receive the hiring incentive payout.

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

Questions about this career opportunity can be directed to ADOT Human Resources Recruitment at srecruitment or (602) 712‑7279.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by calling (602) 712‑8188 option
3. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.