Equipment Repair Technician

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN Address: 2225 S. 22nd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85009 Salary: $44,034 - $54,034
Anticipated Salary: $49,034.12
Grade: 17
Closing Date: 11/20/2024
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. 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. 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! 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). Personal Tool Allowance of $1000.00 per calendar year and Personal Tool Insurance Coverage 100% for qualified losses on state premises. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm 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. 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 medium/heavy duty trucks and construction equipment.



Job Duties: Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines. Diagnose operational, mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical malfunctions of equipment. Inspect a wide variety of medium, heavy truck and/or heavy construction equipment in accordance with safety/scheduled preventative maintenance checklists. Service/repair a wide variety of medium heavy truck and/or heavy construction equipment on-site using a mobile repair/lube truck. 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 and/or CDL. 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 and road test equipment after repairs are completed. Other duties as assigned as related to the position. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge in:
• 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.
• Cutting, welding and fabrication


Skill in:
• 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.

Ability to:
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpret repair manuals, service bulletins and recall bulletins.
• Utilize a PC and PC programs such as Google Workspace and Microsoft office.
• Manage time effectively.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 90 lbs; pass a physical exam.



Selective Preference(s): Three years of journey level experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks and/or Construction Equipment. Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Master Certification in Medium-Heavy Duty Truck preferred but not required.



Pre-Employment Requirements: 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. Registration with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is a requirement for all CDL holders.

Employment is contingent upon passing a medical/physical examination.

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.

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

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: 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. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.



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