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MPD SIGNAL/LIGHT/ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN SERIES
Job Location:
Address: Multimodal Planning Division
21 S. 20th Street Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details
Salary Range: $25.4342 - $30.0520
Grade: 18-20
Closing Date: 02/27/2025
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system.
Please note the requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Note: Positions will be assigned based on experience and qualifications listed below.
Job Duties
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 1 (SLATE 1): $25.43/hr. Grade 18
This position is responsible for performing entry level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 2 (SLATE 2): $27.22/hr. Grade 19
This position is responsible for performing intermediate level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 3 (SLATE 3): $30.05/hr. Grade 20
This position is responsible for performing expert level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing advanced level short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Knowledge In
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
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.) R2-10-207.11).
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:
Retirement
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call 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.
Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team
To learn more about the ADOT team CLICK HERE
MPD SIGNAL/LIGHT/ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN SERIES
Job Location:
Address: Multimodal Planning Division
21 S. 20th Street Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details
Salary Range: $25.4342 - $30.0520
Grade: 18-20
Closing Date: 02/27/2025
Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system.
Please note the requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Note: Positions will be assigned based on experience and qualifications listed below.
Job Duties
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 1 (SLATE 1): $25.43/hr. Grade 18
This position is responsible for performing entry level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 2 (SLATE 2): $27.22/hr. Grade 19
This position is responsible for performing intermediate level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 3 (SLATE 3): $30.05/hr. Grade 20
This position is responsible for performing expert level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing advanced level short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Knowledge In
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Use, care and maintenance of common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to the trade
- Plans, sketches/schematics of electrical, electronic, mechanical and utility systems
- Methods/procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing, and inspecting traffic counting devices, common safety practices
- Electrical, electronic, mechanical, and circuit theory
- Applying and making interpretations of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to work activities, safe practices, and public contact
- Using proper materials, tools, vehicles & equipment to perform work activities within established work methods
- Oral and written communication
- Problem solving, interpersonal relationships
- Fundamental knowledge of interpreting blueprints, sketches, schematics of electrical and/or electronic components and/or circuits
- Methods and procedures for installing, repairing, and diagnosing related equipment and appurtenances
- Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
- Follow directions/work independently, plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks in stressful conditions
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical components
- Train and utilize advanced software systems such a ESRI GIS and Bently Micro station
- Train and utilize computer systems, traffic control methods, practices, procedures, federal, state, agency laws, rules regulations, policies, procedures pertaining to work activities
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers
- Apply and interpret procedures and practices established for the work section
- SLATE I - High school diploma/GED: Entry level electrical/electronics background and troubleshooting.
- SLATE 2- High school diploma/GED: Intermediate level electrical/electronics background and troubleshooting. One year experience equivalent to a SLATE 1.
- SLATE 3- High school diploma/GED: Foreman level electrical/electronic background.
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.) R2-10-207.11).
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
Retirement
Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required
Contact Us
For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call 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.
Salary : $20 - $30
