Highway & Construction Laborer

Position Summary

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION This series exists to provide and preserve a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public. It involves courteous, considerate and prompt service to the public.

Job Location:

5133 - NORTHERN SIGNING AND STRIPING, 5701

E. Railhead Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001; 1073 W. Finney Flats Road, Camp Verde, AZ 86300

Salary: $37,838 – $50,848 annually / Hourly: $18.19 – $24.44 per hour.
Grade: 14-19
$4,000 hiring incentive applicable.

Note: Positions will be assigned based on experience and qualifications listed below. This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive.

Entry level for the Highway Operations Technician series.

Duties include:

• Operation of motorized vehicles and equipment
• Pavement care and preservation
• Landscape care and preservation
• Roadside shoulder restoration and repairs
• Signing and striping
• Delivery of equipment and materials
• Environmental compliance
• Vehicle and equipment care

Apprentice classification. Responsibilities are similar to the entry level but with more advanced duty scope, including:

• Operation of motorized vehicles and equipment
• Pavement care and preservation
• Landscape care and preservation
• Roadside shoulder restoration and repairs
• Signing and striping
• Delivery of equipment and materials
• Environmental compliance
• Vehicle and equipment care

Intermediate level with broad scope of duties and leadership responsibilities such as scheduling, assigning, supervising subordinates, inspecting work, and training staff. Primary tasks mirror those of Tech 1.

Full journey classification with high‑level duties and supervisor responsibilities. Includes all tasks from Tech 2 plus overarching leadership functions.

Highway Operations Worker: 6 months of roadway/highway related experience required (e.g., operating motorized vehicles, signing/striping, pavement care, tunnel maintenance, landscape care).

Highway Operations Tech 1: 1 year of related experience required.

Highway Operations Tech 2: 2 years of related experience required.

Highway Operations Tech 3: 3 years of related experience required.

Highway Operations Worker: Obtain Arizona CDL (Class “A”) permit within 90 days of hire and a Class “A” CDL within 6 months.

Highway Operations Tech 1-3: Prior to start date hold an Arizona Class “A” CDL for manual or automatic transmission with a (N) tanker endorsement. Additional endorsements may be required based on area.

Registration with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse required for all CDL holders. Candidates must authorize ADOT to conduct limited queries on their CDL during employment. Register at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./Register

Position responds to emergency call‑outs 24/7; must be able to respond to maintenance yard within 30 minutes.

Work may involve extremes of cold and heat, rugged terrain, and high‑speed traffic conditions.

Must be able to lift/carry or push/pull 50 lbs.

Maintains a valid class‑appropriate driver’s license and passes all required training and record checks. Employees must retain statutory liability insurance when using a personally owned vehicle on state business.

All newly hired state employees must complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks per year 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: short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, supplemental life insurance

For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit the benefits page.

This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

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

For questions about this career opportunity, contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment or phone 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. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

* Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive payout.