Highway Operations Technician 4

| DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION *Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.* | | --- | ### **Highway Operations Technician 4** | Job Location: | | --- | #### 5478 - HAPPY VALLEY MAINTENANCE 24251 N. 7th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85085 | Posting Details: | | --- | #### Salary: $51,760.71 - $61,760.71 Anticipated Salary: $56,760.71 #### Grade: 20 #### Closing Date: July 23, 2026 | 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. 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. Establishes priorities to be accomplished and communicates to the crews the needed work and location. The progress of the crews and contractors will be inspected, recorded and (if needed) authorized for payment. | 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. 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. 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. Assists construction crews with projects to assure 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. Monitors section equipment usage and expense reports. Determines 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): | | --- | **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, stat…