HIGHWAY & CONSTRUCTION LABORER ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Highway & Construction Laborer

Job Location: Happy Valley Maintenance

24251 N 7th Ave

Phoenix AZ 85085

Salary: $37,838 – $50,848 Hourly: $18.1918-$24.4464

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

Grade: 14-19

Closing Date: June 16, 2026

Job Summary: This series exists to provide and preserve a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public as well as being courteous, considerate and prompt in dealing with and serving the public. Note: Positions will be assigned based off of experience and qualifications listed below. *This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Job Duties:

Highway Operations Worker: $18.19 Grade 14

Highway Operations Worker is the entry level position for the Highway Operations Technician series. The scope of the duties and basic tasks to be learned include; operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care, and preservation, landscape care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, signing and striping, delivery of equipment and materials, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care.

Highway Operations Tech 1: $20.46/hr. Grade 17

Highway Operations Tech 1 is the apprentice classification for the series. Will be trained to perform more advanced duties which include; operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, landscape care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, signing and striping, delivery of equipment and materials, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care.

Highway Operations Tech 2: $22.45/hr. Grade 18

Highway Operations Tech 2 is the entry journey classification for the series. Responsible for performing a broad scope of intermediate level highway operational duties and/or lead responsibilities. Some duties and basic tasks include; operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, landscape care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, signing and striping, delivery of equipment and materials, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care.

In this series the employee will also take on the duties of scheduling, assigning, and overseeing subordinates work, inspecting work, training, and guiding staff in duties mentioned above for the series.

Highway Operations Tech 3: $24.44/hr. Grade 19

Highway Operations Tech 3 is the full journey classification for the series. Responsibility for performing a broad scope of high level highway operation duties and/or supervisor responsibilities. Some duties and basic tasks include; operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, landscape care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, signing and striping, delivery of equipment and materials, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care.

In this series the employee will also take on the duties of scheduling, assigning, and overseeing subordinates work, inspecting work, training, and guiding staff in duties mentioned above for the series.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Highway Operations Worker:

The preferred candidate for this position will have: 6 months of Roadway/Highway job related experience as determined by the assigned area's needs which may include operating motorized vehicles and heavy-duty equipment and maintenance, signing/striping of roadways, pavement care and preservation, roadway operations, tunnel maintenance, or landscape care and preservation.

Highway Operations Tech 1:

To qualify for this position you must have: 1 year of job related Roadway/Highway experience as determined by the assigned area's needs which may include operation of motorized vehicles and heavy-duty equipment and maintenance, signing/striping of roadways, pavement care and preservation, roadway operations, tunnel maintenance, or landscape care and preservation.

Highway Operations Tech 2:

To qualify for this position you must have: 2 years of job related Roadway/Highway experience as determined by the assigned area's needs which may include operation of motorized vehicles and heavy-duty equipment and maintenance, signing/striping of roadways, pavement care and preservation, roadway operations, tunnel maintenance, or landscape care and preservation.

Highway Operations Tech 3:

To qualify for this position you must have: 3 years of job related Roadway/Highway experience as determined by the assigned area's needs which may include operation of motorized vehicles and heavy-duty equipment and maintenance, signing/striping of roadways, pavement care and preservation, roadway operations, tunnel maintenance, or landscape care and preservation.

Selective Preference(s): Highway Operations Worker: Preference of six months experience in related fields.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Highway Operations Worker Requirements: Employees must obtain their Arizona CDL (Class "A") permit within 90 days from the date of hire and a Arizona Class "A" Commercial Driver's license ( CDL ) is required within 6 months of hire. Highway Operations Tech 1-3 Requirements: An Arizona Class "A" Commercial Driver's license ( CDL ) for a manual or automatic transmission and a (N) tanker endorsement is required prior to the start date. Based on the assigned area additional endorsements may be required. All Positions

+ Registration with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is a requirement for all CDL holders. Selected candidates will be required to register and authorize ADOT to conduct limited queries on their CDL for the duration of their employment in order to be considered for this role. Register by visiting

+ The position responds to emergency call outs (24 hours a day, seven days a week); must be able to respond to the Maintenance yard within 30 minutes.

+ Depending on the work location and assignment may encounter extremes of cold and heat, considerable time away from home base, rugged terrain, and high speed traffic conditions.

+ This position requires one to lift/carry – push/pull 50 lbs.

+ May require licensing through the State Board of Pesticide Control to dispense herbicides/pesticides.

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

- 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

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

Employee Referral Program

This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

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