Highway Operations Technician 4

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HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4

Job Location:

Address: 1702 N Eliseo Felix Jr. Way. Avondale, AZ

Posting Details:

Salary: $51,760.70 - $61,760.71

Grade: 20

Anticipated Salary: $56,760,71

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. Establishes priorities to be accomplished and communicates to the crews the needed work and location. Inspect and record progress of the crews and contractors, authorize payment accordingly. The position will assure proper procedures are being utilized. 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 the day-to-day operation of the ORG. Provide and preserve 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:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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 checks and minor servicing to comply with laws, rules, policies and procedures

• 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

• Coordinates the processing of the feature inventory data, inputting changes and updates, and verifying the accuracy. Reviews construction as-builts for new feature items and coordinates with Central Maintenance on categories. Tracks ORG boundary changes

• Enters crew cards into PeCoS work program. Assists with the overview of the ORG's budget. .Assists with the management of the annual work plan, coordinating resources (manpower, equipment and materials), contracted services and items, and facility management

• 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. Assists construction crews with projects to assure highway assets are protected and for end-product acceptance

• Monitors section equipment usage and expense reports. Determines need or major maintenance/repair and arranges services

• Monitors section equipment usage and expense reports. Makes contact with Equipment Services to amend/modify reports

• 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 ORG

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• 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

• Wide-ranging knowledge of materials, equipment and tools used in work activities and established work methods and standards

• Procedures and practices established for work section broad knowledge of MUTCD traffic control for work zone

• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and traffic control requirements/incident response and incident management techniques and local emergency management protocol and environmental regulations

Skills in:

• 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

• Problem solving

• Interpersonal relationships

Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress

Selective Preference(s):

2-3 years experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 1

1-2 years experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 2

1-2 years experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 3

Pre-Employment Requirements:

A Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements at time of appointment

This position requires possession of a valid Arizona Class D Driver License.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

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

• 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

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

Contact Us:

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA 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) 712-7279. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.