DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: 2225 S. 22ND AVENUE
PHOENIX, AZ 85009

Salary: $57,920 - $67,920 

Anticipated Salary: $62,920.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 11/21/2024

We offer weekends off with 13 days paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, employee assistance program, educational assistance, career stability and a culture that values opportunity for growth and professional development where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

This position is eligible to participate in the ASE Stipend Pay Program, employees can earn up to $14,400 a year with qualifying certifications. We reimburse 100% of the cost for passed tests and offer training assistance!

Uniforms provided to shop employees at no charge and are eligible to participate in the Safety-toe Shoe reimbursement program (100% of cost up to $175.00 per year)

 Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm

Approved hiring salary is $62,920 annually with a potential to earn up to $77,320 annually when ASE Triple Master Certified Technician status is obtained.

This position is responsible for supervising technicians engaged in day to day automotive maintenance operations at the Truck, ASDB, Heavy Duty and Weld Equipment Shops and to ensure efficient and timely automotive maintenance support for medium, heavy duty, off-road and/or light duty equipment. This position requires flexibility with work hours and days to accommodate competing deadlines.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

Provide oversight and guidance to shop technicians on daily workloads (scheduled/unscheduled) and maintenance priorities. Train technicians on the proper use of automotive diagnostic tools/equipment.

Ensure vehicle/equipment assets are serviced/repaired in accordance with Federal, State, ADOT, Interagency Service Agreements and EQS Policy/Procedures.

Initiate automotive service/repair estimates and monitor approval actions. Use automated fleet management programs to review shop automotive work orders, maintenance reports and other related data.

Develop/execute/regulate annual budgets and review/analyze shop monthly performance measurements for negative/positive trends.

Ensure monthly inventories are conducted on shop parts, tools, equipment and fixed assets.

Initiate/monitor automotive warranty, material deficiency reports, tire failure reports, contract maintenance and any other maintenance activities as directed by management.

Driving (traveling) or operating vehicles that require a valid driver’s license will be required to perform some duties.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
* Leadership/supervisory principles in an automotive maintenance environment.
* Evaluating subordinates job performance.
* Automotive repair of heavy and light class, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, mechanical and on-board systems. Types of equipment needed to maintain/repair heavy/light class vehicles.
* Automotive scheduled maintenance programs, work order processing, warranty repair procedures, material deficiency reporting, tire failure reports and procurement policies and procedures.
* Budgeting process and methods/procedures for identifying/obtaining needed resources.
* Automotive/heavy construction equipment operating procedures.
* Automotive shop safety principles and practices; maintenance management principles, scheduled PM and record keeping.

Skill:
* Effective communications both written and oral.
* Estimating time parameters/cost of preventative maintenance/repair work for a wide variety of automotive/heavy equipment.
* Projecting parts, supplies, and staffing needs based shop work-loads and anticipated organization activities/program changes.
* Understanding manufacturer's service/repair manuals; and, organizing/supervising automotive/heavy equipment service/repair shop.

Ability:
* Use Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Fleet applications and other computer software as needed in the performance of assigned duties.
* Organize an automotive service and repair shop to maximize efficiency and productivity.
* Triage and prioritize shop work-loads and work orders.
* Use appropriate automotive diagnostic tools/equipment to ensure accurate/timely automotive repairs/services.
* Prepare clear/concise records, reports and other written materials.
* Maintains effective relationships with internal and external customers.
* Read and comprehend automotive manuals, schematics, diagrams, drawings, manufacturers service bulletin recalls.
* Lift up to 50lbs; push/pull up to 90lbs, pass a medical/physical exam.
* Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

Journeyman-level experience must have been acquired in 1995 or after due to introduction of On-Board Diagnostic II (ODB II) for all modern vehicles; Five (5) years of journeyman-level experience as a light/heavy class automotive technician and three years of experience as a Shop Lead Technician or Shop Foreman; or five-years of supervisory experience in the automotive maintenance field.
ASE Master Certification in Automotive and/or Medium-Heavy Duty Truck is highly desirable.

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).

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

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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

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

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. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.