What are the responsibilities and job description for the EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN ($4,000 Hiring Incentive) position at State of Arizona?
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Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.
Are you more than just a mechanic and looking to join a group of exceptionally trained and hardworking people who are shaping Arizona’s
statewide fleet system? See if you have what it takes!
EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
Job Location:
AUTO SHOP
2225 S. 22ND AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85009
1500 W. MADISON, PHOENIX, AZ 85009
Posting Details
Salary: $44,034- $54,034
Anticipated Salary: $49,034.12
Closing Date: 11/13/2025
If you are a skilled and experienced mechanic with a passion for problem solving and diagnosing, and you want to be part of an elite team working on a variety of automotive and medium/heavy duty construction equipment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! This Equipment Repair Technician position offers a great opportunity for you to combine your journey level mechanical experience and your excellent diagnostic skills in maintaining the Light/Heavy Equipment Fleet for ADOT. You’ll stay challenged with a diverse set of job duties and enjoy working in a fast-paced and supportive work environment.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing highly skilled diagnostic, inspections, and mechanical repairs of electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic systems on a wide variety of automotive/construction equipment.
Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines. Diagnose operational, mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical malfunctions of above mentioned equipment.
Inspect a wide variety of automotive and/or heavy construction equipment in accordance with safety/scheduled preventative maintenance checklists.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, tractors, welding machines, paint stripers, arrow boards, paint pumps and guns, rollers, trenchers, and weed sprayers.
Operate vehicles and/or equipment requiring a driver’s license. Road test equipment after repair and maintenance has been completed and maintain daily records.
Fabricate and modification of equipment, drive shop truck to various job sites to perform repairs.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Must have three years of journey level experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of Light or Construction Equipment.
Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Master Certification in Automobile and Light Truck preferred but not required.
Pre-Employment Requirements
EPA Section 609 Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within six months 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:
Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.
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.
Are you more than just a mechanic and looking to join a group of exceptionally trained and hardworking people who are shaping Arizona’s
statewide fleet system? See if you have what it takes!
EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
Job Location:
AUTO SHOP
2225 S. 22ND AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85009
1500 W. MADISON, PHOENIX, AZ 85009
Posting Details
Salary: $44,034- $54,034
Anticipated Salary: $49,034.12
- This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Closing Date: 11/13/2025
If you are a skilled and experienced mechanic with a passion for problem solving and diagnosing, and you want to be part of an elite team working on a variety of automotive and medium/heavy duty construction equipment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! This Equipment Repair Technician position offers a great opportunity for you to combine your journey level mechanical experience and your excellent diagnostic skills in maintaining the Light/Heavy Equipment Fleet for ADOT. You’ll stay challenged with a diverse set of job duties and enjoy working in a fast-paced and supportive work environment.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing highly skilled diagnostic, inspections, and mechanical repairs of electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic systems on a wide variety of automotive/construction equipment.
- This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines. Diagnose operational, mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical malfunctions of above mentioned equipment.
Inspect a wide variety of automotive and/or heavy construction equipment in accordance with safety/scheduled preventative maintenance checklists.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, tractors, welding machines, paint stripers, arrow boards, paint pumps and guns, rollers, trenchers, and weed sprayers.
Operate vehicles and/or equipment requiring a driver’s license. Road test equipment after repair and maintenance has been completed and maintain daily records.
Fabricate and modification of equipment, drive shop truck to various job sites to perform repairs.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Power/drive train system inspection, diagnosis and repair procedures.
- Electrical systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
- Electronic control systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
- Computerized diagnostic analyzer use procedures and practices.
- Hydraulic systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures.
- Operating principles of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines.
- Fleet maintenance shop safety principles and practices.
- Record keeping principles and practices.
- Repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, electronic and automotive/heavy construction equipment.
- Operating computerized diagnostic analyzer equipment.
- Estimating time cost of repair maintenance work for a wide variety of automotive/heavy construction equipment.
- Scheduling/coordinating automotive/heavy construction equipment service and repair to maximize utilization.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Interpret repair manuals, service bulletins and recall bulletins.
- Utilize a PC and PC programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Manage time effectively.
- Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 90 lbs; pass a physical exam.
Must have three years of journey level experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of Light or Construction Equipment.
Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Master Certification in Automobile and Light Truck preferred but not required.
Pre-Employment Requirements
EPA Section 609 Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within six months 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
Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.
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.
- Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.
Salary : $44,034 - $54,034
