Highway Operations Technician

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. This could be you!

Globe Maintenance
1900 N Hwy 60
Globe, AZ 85501

Salary: $51,760.70 - $61,760.70

Anticipated Salary: $56,760.70

Grade: 20

Closing Date:
July 16, 2026

Performs abroad 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, sign fabrication, office administration, permit compliance, record keeping, work management reports, inventory and features tracking, budgeting, data entry,contract preparation and environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care.

Provide and preserve a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public, aswell 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. This position may require 24/7 availability for emergency response call outs.

Oversees and inspects roadway and right-of-way maintenance work operations, directing in-house and contracted services. Ensures safety and compliance with prevailing maintenance program guidelines in all operations. Coordinates and documents internal, contracted, and inmate crews to maximize manpower and equipment efficiency.

Enters and approves crew cards into PeCoS work program. Performs quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy in PeCos and payroll systems. Assists with the development and management of the annual work plan and budget by coordinating resources (manpower, equipment and materials), contracted services and items, and facility management. Compile and analyze reports for supervisor.

Coordinates workforce and participates in emergency response for incidents and weather events, including winter storm management, in accordance with ICs standards, to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Processes work report requests and special reports requested by supervisors, superintendents, and managers.

• Federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
• Procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadway operations, roadside operations.
• Business and office procedures, practices established for the work section, procurement, PeCoS reporting and coding, and materials and feature inventory.
• Materials, equipment and tools used in work activities and established work methods and standards.
• Right-of-way encroachment permitting, the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Math, accounting, English, grammar and computer systems.

• 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.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Problem solving, creating and maintaining sound interpersonal relationships, and leading and coaching employees.
• Implementing change.

• Plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.
• Give and take direction.
• Learn and adapt to changing priorities and tasks.

Experience equivalent to a Highway Operations Tech 1, Hwy Ops Tech 2, Hwy Ops Tech 3.

A commercial driver's license with proper endorsements at time of appointment.

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…