Highway & Construction Laborer Job at Arizona Department of Administration, Yuma, CO

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  • Arizona Department of Administration
  • Yuma, CO

Job Description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Take a look at how our dedicated and strong highway and road maintenance team keeps us safe on the roads!

HIGHWAY & CONSTRUCTION LABORER

($4000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

5431-YUMA MAINTENANCE
2243 E. Gila Ridge Road
Yuma AZ 85365

Posting Details:

Salary: $37838 - $50848

Hourly: $18.1918-$24.4464
*This position is eligible for a $4000 hiring incentive
Grade: 14-19
Closing Date: November 23 2025

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 $4000 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 areas 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 areas 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 areas 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 areas 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 Requirements:
Employees must obtain their Arizona CDL (Class A) permit within 90 days from the date of hire and a Arizona Class A Commercial Drivers license (CDL) is required within 6 months of hire.

Highway Operations Tech 1-3 Requirements:
An Arizona Class A Commercial Drivers 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.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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 responds to emergency call outs (24 hours a day seven days a week); must be able to respond to 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.

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 drivers license complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current unexpired and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers 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

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

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.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at or phone call at 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 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.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Second job,

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