Highway Operations Technician 4

Job Summary

Performs a broad scope of high level highway operational duties (including scheduling, assigning and overseeing crew/org 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, permit compliance, record keeping, work management reports, inventory and features tracking, budgeting, data entry, contract preparation and tracking, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care.

Provides and preserves a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, as well as being courteous, considerate and prompt in dealing with and serving the public.

Job Duties

• Operates and trains others on truck-mounted and/or stand-alone motorized vehicles and powered/non-powered equipment and tools to properly perform assigned work duties.
• Vehicles and equipment include but not limited to loaders, large trucks, large trailers, variable message boards, cone trucks, power brooms, water tankers, rollers, oil boots and attenuators. Includes the required maintenance check.
• Inspects, repairs and trains others on all highway system features, safety and components, makes periodic adjustments, checks for performance, and documents status for electronic management and data storage records.
• System features include but not limited to signs, guardrail, barriers, walls, channels, pavements, drainage structures, pumps, engines, computerized devices, landscape and irrigation components.
• Captures and inputs feature inventory data, verifies accuracy, reviews construction as-builts for new feature items, coordinates with Central Maintenance on categories, tracks ORG boundary changes.
• Monitors section equipment usage and expense reports. Makes contact with Equipment Services to amend/modify reports.
• Coordinates and documents alternate work resources such as prison work crews and contracted services along with in-house crews for most efficient manpower and equipment usage.
• Affords assistance to construction crews with projects to ensure highway assets are protected and for end-product acceptance.
• Enters crew cards into PeCoS work program. Assists with the overview of the unit's budget. Assists with the management of the annual work plan, coordinating resources (manpower, equipment and materials), contracted services and items, and facility management.
• Makes determinations on need or major maintenance/repair and arranges services.
• May act on behalf of the supervisor in his/her absence, training and guiding other staff, overseeing special projects, feature inventory assessment and level of service measurements, as well as assisting with day to day operation of the unit.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadway operations, roadside operations, landscape and irrigation operations, sign operations, striping operations, and sign fabrication operations.
• Office procedures, procurement, PeCoS reporting and coding, inventory and customer relations.
• Federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
• Broad ranging knowledge of materials, equipment and tools used in work activities and established work methods and standards.
• Procedures and practices established for the work section.

Skills

• Applying and making intermediate 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; skill in problem solving.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Google platform.

Ability

• To plan, coordinate and analyze.
• To perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.
• To select and prioritize tasks.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• A commercial driver's license with proper endorsements at time of appointment.

Benefits

• 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
• Retail retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

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.