Equipment Repair Technician ($4,000 Hiring Incentive

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Equipment Repair Technician ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location : SCALES DEPARTMENT 2350 S 22ND AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85009 Posting Details:
Salary: $46,394 - $56,394 Anticipated Salary: $51,394.09
* This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive Grade: 19 Closing Date:
August 11th, 2026

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.

This position is part of a series that offers the opportunity for career advancement through our Criteria Based Promotion (CBP) program.

Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of machinery and equipment including automotive, light equipment and/or heavy duty equipment. Performs repairs in accordance with accepted automotive service/repair industry standards and agency policy. Requires extensive travel across the entire state, including frequent overnight stays.

* This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

• Inspects a variety of vehicles/equipment, to identify repairs and adjustments necessary for safe operation. The position involves diagnosing, repairing, and certifying scales.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance services, including lube and oil change, tire repair and mounting, and minor repairs/adjustments.
• Interpreting manufacturer specifications.

• 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.

• 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.
• Repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling mechanical, electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic systems in a wide variety of automotive/light/heavy construction equipment.

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpret repair manuals, service bulletins and recall bulletins.
• Utilize a PC and PC programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Manage time effectively.
• Diagnose issues quickly and accurately, and determine the best course of action to fix them.
• Prioritize tasks efficiently, especially in high-demand environments where equipment downtime needs to be minimized.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 90 lbs; pass a physical exam.

One year of experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of Light or Construction Equipment with a degree or certification from an automotive vocational school or two years of experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of Light or Construction Equipment.

Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within the sixth month of employment. Retention of said licenses and endorsements are required during the period of employment.

The position requires a…