Equipment Technician

Overview

Diagnose, repair, and maintain automotive/heavy equipment fleet for ADOT.

Key Responsibilities

• preventive maintenance
• diagnostics
• hydraulic repair
• fabrication
• electrical repair
• powertrain repair

Tasks

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. Electronic control systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures. Fabricate and modification of equipment, drive shop truck to various job sites to perform repairs. Hydraulic systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures. Repairing and maintaining mechanical, electrical, electronic and automotive/heavy construction equipment. Operate vehicles and/or equipment requiring a commercial driver’s license. Road test equipment after repair and maintenance has been completed and maintain daily records. Interpret repair manuals, service bulletins and recall bulletins. Operating computerized diagnostic analyzer equipment. Electrical systems inspection, diagnosis, and repair procedures. Cutting, welding and fabrication. Inspect a wide variety of automotive and/or heavy construction equipment in accordance with safety/scheduled preventative maintenance checklists. Power/drive train system inspection, diagnosis and repair procedures. Record keeping principles and practices. Scheduling/coordinating automotive/heavy construction equipment service and repair to maximize utilization. Follow oral and written instructions. 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/heavy construction equipment. Estimating time cost of repair maintenance work for a wide variety of automotive/heavy construction equipment. Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines. Diagnose operational, mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical malfunctions of Equipment.

Requirements

• class b
• ase master
• epa 609
• google workspace
• diagnostics
• 3 years

What You Bring

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Operating principles of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines. 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). Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required. Position requires possession of a valid Class B CDL or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within six months of employment. Must retain said license and any endorsements during the period of employment. Additional endorsements may be required during the period of employment to meet shop mission requirements. Utilize a PC and PC programs such as Google Workspace and Microsoft office. Fleet maintenance shop safety principles and practices. EPA Section 609 Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within six months of employment. 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 and the State of Arizona. You’ll stay challenged with a diverse set of job duties and enjoy working in a fast-paced and supportive work environment. Training to help you get your CDL will be provided. Three years of journey level experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of Light/Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks and/or Construction Equipment. Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Master Certification in Medium-Heavy Duty Truck preferred but not required. Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 90 lbs; pass a physical exam. Computerized diagnostic analyzer use procedures and practices. Manage time effectively.

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Benefits

Approved hiring salary is $23.5741 hourly ($49,034 annually) with a potential to earn up to $30.4971 hourly ($63,434 annually) when ASE Triple Master Certified Technician status is obtained. 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 Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program). Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Personal Tool Allowance of $1000.00 per calendar year and Personal Tool Insurance Coverage 100% for qualified losses on state premises We offer weekends off with 13 days paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, employee assistance program, educational assistance, career stability and a culture that values opportunity for growth and professional development where your skills will be recognized and rewarded! Uniforms provided to shop employees at no charge and are eligible to participate in the Safety-toe Shoe reimbursement program (100% of cost up to $250.00 every other calendar year) Sick leave Retirement plan Health and dental insurance Anticipated Salary: $49,034.12 Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Salary: $44,034 - $54,034 This position is eligible to participate in the ASE Stipend Pay Program, employees can earn up to $14,400 a year with qualifying certifications. We reimburse 100% of the cost for passed tests and offer training assistance!

About Arizona Department Of Transportation

-Designs, constructs, and maintains highways, bridges, and public transit systems to ensure efficient travel across the state. -Focuses on both state and local roadways, providing critical infrastructure that supports Arizona’s economy and daily life. -Collaborates with local governments and private sectors to improve transportation safety, reduce congestion, and increase mobility. -Key projects include road widening, bridge repair, and the development of intelligent transportation systems. -Promotes public safety through initiatives like traffic enforcement, driver education, and road hazard mitigation. -Committed to adapting transportation networks to Arizona's dynamic climate and rapid urban growth. -Budget is allocated to both immediate projects and long-term infrastructure improvements to support a growing population and evolving transportation needs.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must pass driver’s license record checks -must complete e-verify verification