Job No: 541279

Work Type: Full-time

Location: GANADO

Categories: Automotive/Fleet,Skilled Trades/Crafts,Misc/Other/Not Applicable

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EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

GANADO SHOP

STATE ROUTE 264, MP 445.5

GANADO, AZ 86505

Posting Details:

Salary: $46,394 - $56,394 Anticipated Salary: $51,394.00 *This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 06/08/2026

If you are a skilled and experienced mechanic with a passion for problem solving and diagnosing, and you want to be part of an elite team working on a variety of automotive and medium/heavy duty construction equipment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! This Equipment Repair Technician position offers a great opportunity for you to combine your journey level mechanical experience and your excellent diagnostic skills in maintaining the Light/Heavy Equipment Fleet for ADOT and the State of Arizona.

This position is part of a series that offers the opportunity for career advancement through our Criteria Based Promotion (CBP) program.

Job Summary:

Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various @types of machinery and equipment including automotive, light equipment and/or heavy duty equipment. Performs repairs in accordance with accepted automotive service/repair industry standards and agency policy.

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

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:

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

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

Personal Tool Reimbursement Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)

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.

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.

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

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