Equipment Repair Technician ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

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Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona. Equipment Repair Technician($4,000 Hiring Incentive) Job Location: Address: Vehicle Maintenance Operations - Northern Region Prescott Valley Equipment Shop 6901 E 2nd Ave. Prescott Valley, AZ86314 Posting Details: Salary: $46,394 - 56,394 Grade: 19 Closing Date: 09/17/2026 Job Summary: The technical repair and parts promotion series was designed to hire candidates at various levels of expertise. Employees within the technician series are expected to diagnose, repair and conduct maintenance activities on various types of vehicles and equipment which includes, light, medium and heavy duty vehicles/equipment across the State of Arizona. Employees in the promotional program must complete specific training requirements in order to promote into the next level within the series. Equipment Repair Technician: $24.7087/hr Perform minor to medium oriented repairs and diagnostic work, perform maintenance tasks on various types of vehicles and equipment including, light,medium and heavy duty equipment. Equipment Repair Technician Intermediate: $27.1409/hr Perform diagnosing and repairing gasoline/diesel engines, transmissions, front and rear drive axle assemblies, suspension components, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other associated components on a wide variety of automotive or heavy construction equipment. Equipment Repair Technician Senior: $31.2038/hr Repair, service and maintain vehicles and equipment in all three disciplines: light, medium, heavy truck and heavy off-road construction equipment. Employees hired into this series must complete specific training requirements in order to promote into the next classification level within the series. Job Duties: Inspects a variety of vehicles/equipment, to identify repairs and adjustments necessary for safe operation. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance services, including lube and oil change, tire repair and mounting, and minor repairs/adjustments. Interpreting manufacturer specifications. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: 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. Skill 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. Repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling mechanical, electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic systems in a wide variety of automotive/light/heavy construction equipment. Ability to: 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. Selective Preference(s): 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. Pre-Employment Requirements: 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). 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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or phone call at View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State Government