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EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN
(LARGE CAPACITY SCALE TECHNICIAN)
Job Location:
SCALES DEPARTMENT
2350 S 22ND AVENUE,
PHOENIX, AZ 85009
Posting Details
Salary: $44,034- $54,034
Anticipated Salary: $49,034.12
Grade: 17
Closing Date: 11/06/2025
Job Summary
This position ensures the safe and continued operation of all State of Arizona owned and operated port of entry scale locations throughout the state. Repairs, services, and calibrates all types of scale systems the state owns and operates to include but are not limited to Port of Entry, portable trailer and hand scales. Requires flexibility with work hours and days/nights, weekends and holidays to accommodate emergency repair work and varied schedules.
Job Duties
Repair/Inspection/Certification Port of Entry scales. Repair/Inspection/Certification of portable trailer scales. Repair/Inspection/Certification of hand held scales. Requires extensive travel to scale locations throughout the state and overnight lodging as required. Work outside in the elements.
Repairs various parts on portable scale trailers and provides minor maintenance. Provides advice and recommendations to management on scale operations.
Maintain databases of scale calibrations, servicing, repairs and other related information. Maintains scale parts inventory and a repair/service database. Coordinates with scale companies for additional work performed.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Will have some experience in the direct contact of Weigh in Motion (WIM) scales, static platform enforcement scales, portable enforcement ramp scales, and hand carried enforcement scales.
Experience with Cardinal scales, Btek, Intercomp, Flex-weigh, Haenni Load O' Meter, Toledo, Fairbanks, Howe, and Weightronics and NIST Handbook 44 Proficiency is highly desirable.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Position requires possession of a valid driver's license and a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within the sixth month of employment. Retention of said licenses and endorsements are required during the period of employment.
The position requires a Certified Licensed Scale Serviceman certification obtained through the Department of Weights and Measures, and Confined Space and Forklift Certification within the ninth month 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 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 driver’s 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.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Retirement
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (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.
Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.
EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN
(LARGE CAPACITY SCALE TECHNICIAN)
Job Location:
SCALES DEPARTMENT
2350 S 22ND AVENUE,
PHOENIX, AZ 85009
Posting Details
Salary: $44,034- $54,034
Anticipated Salary: $49,034.12
Grade: 17
Closing Date: 11/06/2025
Job Summary
This position ensures the safe and continued operation of all State of Arizona owned and operated port of entry scale locations throughout the state. Repairs, services, and calibrates all types of scale systems the state owns and operates to include but are not limited to Port of Entry, portable trailer and hand scales. Requires flexibility with work hours and days/nights, weekends and holidays to accommodate emergency repair work and varied schedules.
Job Duties
Repair/Inspection/Certification Port of Entry scales. Repair/Inspection/Certification of portable trailer scales. Repair/Inspection/Certification of hand held scales. Requires extensive travel to scale locations throughout the state and overnight lodging as required. Work outside in the elements.
Repairs various parts on portable scale trailers and provides minor maintenance. Provides advice and recommendations to management on scale operations.
Maintain databases of scale calibrations, servicing, repairs and other related information. Maintains scale parts inventory and a repair/service database. Coordinates with scale companies for additional work performed.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Scale electronics, structural principles, and hydraulic components
- Commercial truck limitations and axle placements
- Load cells and scale weight indicators
- Certified test weights
- Scale repairs, testing and certifying
- AC & DC voltage
- Basic troubleshooting of printers and outdoor scale display scoreboards the specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements for weighing and measuring devices
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting low voltage circuits, reading schematics
- Written and oral communications
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Hydraulic system inspection
- Analyze and evaluate scale problems to determine appropriate actions and steps to take.
- Use of a hydraulic scale press tester.
- Operate a scale test truck; crane and weight cart.
- Use a digital voltmeter (DVM).
- Read and understand electronic schematics.
- Operate scale test equipment, to include hydraulic crane and welding equipment.
- Obtain and maintain a confined space certification.
- Pass medical/physical exam to include pulmonary test required to fit test and wear a N95 mask or a paper.
Will have some experience in the direct contact of Weigh in Motion (WIM) scales, static platform enforcement scales, portable enforcement ramp scales, and hand carried enforcement scales.
Experience with Cardinal scales, Btek, Intercomp, Flex-weigh, Haenni Load O' Meter, Toledo, Fairbanks, Howe, and Weightronics and NIST Handbook 44 Proficiency is highly desirable.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Position requires possession of a valid driver's license and a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within the sixth month of employment. Retention of said licenses and endorsements are required during the period of employment.
The position requires a Certified Licensed Scale Serviceman certification obtained through the Department of Weights and Measures, and Confined Space and Forklift Certification within the ninth month 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 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 driver’s 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.) R2-10-207.11).
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
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
Retirement
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (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.
Salary : $44,034 - $54,034
