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 automotive / heavy construction equipment.

Job Duties :

• Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines.
• Inspect a wide variety of automotive and / or heavy construction equipment in accordance with safety / scheduled preventative maintenance checklists.
• 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 commercial driver’s license. 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.

Potential for premium overtime pay during winter operations and emergency call back situations.

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.

Skills 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 Light / Medium / Heavy Duty Trucks and / or Construction Equipment.

Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Master Certification in Medium-Heavy Duty Truck preferred but not required.

EPA Section 609 Certification or the ability to obtain the certification within six months of employment.

Successful candidate must have their own tools for the position.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Employment is contingent upon passing a medical / physical examination.

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 holder’s.

Once a Class B permit is obtained, the selected employee will be required to register and authorize ADOT to conduct limited queries on their CDL for the duration of their employment. Register by visiting

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 (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) ).

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 . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our

Retirement :

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