What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4 position at State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET)?
DEPT 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!
HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4
Job Location:
WILLIAMS MAINTENANCE
1200 E. Route 66
Williams AZ 86046
Posting Details
Salary: $51,760.70 -$61,760.70
Anticipated Salary: $56,760.71
Grade: 20
Closing Date: January 9th, 2026
Job Summary
Performs a broad scope of advanced journey level highway operational duties (including scheduling, assigning and overseeing crew work, inspecting work, training and guiding staff) related to 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.
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 State’s 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.
Job Duties
Operates and trains others on truck-mounted and/or stand alone motorized vehicles and powered/non-powered equipment, loaders, large trucks, large trailers, variable message boards, snowplows, pesticide spray equipment, cone trucks, power brooms, water tankers, rollers, oil boots, and attenuators. Conducts required maintenance and minor servicing to comply with state and federal laws, rules, and policy. Inspects, repairs and trains others on all highway system features, signs, guardrails, barriers, walls, channels, pavements, drainage structures, pumps, engines, computerized devices, landscape and irrigation components, safety and components, makes periodic adjustments, checks for performance, and documents status for electronic management and data storage records.
Coordinates and documents the processing of the feature inventory data, inputting changes and updates, verifying the accuracy, as well as alternate work resources in regards to prison work crews and contract services, along with in-house crews for the most efficient manpower and equipment usage. Reviews construction as-builts for new feature items, coordinates with central maintenance on category.
Utilizes maintenance management performance system for assigned district including oversight of computer entry and work report uploads to the mainframe, coordination and accuracy verification of quarterly data processing uploads, and oversight and uploading of the quarterly material
inventory. Processes work report requests and special reports requested by supervisors, superintendents, and managers.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
○ Procedures, practices, methods of the operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadway operations, roadside operation, landscape and irrigation operations, sign operations, striping operations, and sign fabrication operations.
○ Office procedures, procurement, PeCoS, reporting coding, inventory and customer relations.
○ Federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies & procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices & public relations.
○ Materials, equipment, and tools used in work activities & established work methods and standards.
○ Broad knowledge of MUTCD traffic control for work zones.
○ Math, accounting and grammar.
Skill In
○ Applying and making advance level interpretations of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities;
○ Safety practices; using proper materials, vehicles and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods.
○ Oral and written communication.
○ Interpersonal relationships, leading, coaching and problem solving.
○ Google workspace programs and products.
Ability To
○ Plan, coordinate and analyze.
○ Perform multiple tasks while communicating effectively.
○ Comprehend directions and work under stressful conditions.
○ Learn and adapt to changing priorities.
Selective Preference(s)
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).
AZ State issued Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsements at time of appointment.
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.
Take a look at how our dedicated and strong highway and road maintenance team keeps us safe on the roads! This could be you!
HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4
Job Location:
WILLIAMS MAINTENANCE
1200 E. Route 66
Williams AZ 86046
Posting Details
Salary: $51,760.70 -$61,760.70
Anticipated Salary: $56,760.71
Grade: 20
Closing Date: January 9th, 2026
Job Summary
Performs a broad scope of advanced journey level highway operational duties (including scheduling, assigning and overseeing crew work, inspecting work, training and guiding staff) related to 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.
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 State’s 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.
Job Duties
Operates and trains others on truck-mounted and/or stand alone motorized vehicles and powered/non-powered equipment, loaders, large trucks, large trailers, variable message boards, snowplows, pesticide spray equipment, cone trucks, power brooms, water tankers, rollers, oil boots, and attenuators. Conducts required maintenance and minor servicing to comply with state and federal laws, rules, and policy. Inspects, repairs and trains others on all highway system features, signs, guardrails, barriers, walls, channels, pavements, drainage structures, pumps, engines, computerized devices, landscape and irrigation components, safety and components, makes periodic adjustments, checks for performance, and documents status for electronic management and data storage records.
Coordinates and documents the processing of the feature inventory data, inputting changes and updates, verifying the accuracy, as well as alternate work resources in regards to prison work crews and contract services, along with in-house crews for the most efficient manpower and equipment usage. Reviews construction as-builts for new feature items, coordinates with central maintenance on category.
Utilizes maintenance management performance system for assigned district including oversight of computer entry and work report uploads to the mainframe, coordination and accuracy verification of quarterly data processing uploads, and oversight and uploading of the quarterly material
inventory. Processes work report requests and special reports requested by supervisors, superintendents, and managers.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
○ Procedures, practices, methods of the operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadway operations, roadside operation, landscape and irrigation operations, sign operations, striping operations, and sign fabrication operations.
○ Office procedures, procurement, PeCoS, reporting coding, inventory and customer relations.
○ Federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies & procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices & public relations.
○ Materials, equipment, and tools used in work activities & established work methods and standards.
○ Broad knowledge of MUTCD traffic control for work zones.
○ Math, accounting and grammar.
Skill In
○ Applying and making advance level interpretations of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities;
○ Safety practices; using proper materials, vehicles and equipment to perform work activities within established work methods.
○ Oral and written communication.
○ Interpersonal relationships, leading, coaching and problem solving.
○ Google workspace programs and products.
Ability To
○ Plan, coordinate and analyze.
○ Perform multiple tasks while communicating effectively.
○ Comprehend directions and work under stressful conditions.
○ Learn and adapt to changing priorities.
Selective Preference(s)
- High school education or GED
- One year experience as Highway Operations Tech 3 or the equivalent.
- PECOS, APP, Google workspace and/or MS Office Suite experience.
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).
AZ State issued Commercial Drivers License with tanker endorsements at time of appointment.
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 : $51,761 - $61,761