EQUIPMENT REPAIR LEAD TECHNICIAN ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Phoenix is seeking an Equipment Repair Lead Technician to oversee scale operations throughout Arizona. This role involves coordinating repairs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and managing budgets. A Class A CDL is required, along with experience in scale systems and project management. The position includes a $4,000 hiring incentive and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Experience with Weigh in Motion (WIM) scales and portable enforcement ramp scales.
• NIST Handbook 44 Certification is highly desirable.
• Certified Licensed Scale Serviceman within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise repairs for equipment technicians.
• Meet with management and vendors for budget approvals.
• Make decisions on repair and calibration of scale systems.

Skills

Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding scale systems

Skill in problem-solving and project management

Good written and communication skills

Time management and record keeping

Hydraulic system inspection

Education

Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Tools

Cardinal scales

Btech

Intercomp

Job description

EQUIPMENT REPAIR LEAD TECHNICIAN ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Large Capacity Scale Lead Technician

Job Location: SCALES DEPARTMENT, 2350 S. 22ND AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85009

Salary: $49,449 - $59,449 (anticipated salary: $54,449.82). Eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Closing Date: 12/23/2025

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the safe and continued operation of all State of Arizona owned and operated port of entry scale locations and scale enforcement areas throughout the state. Coordinate special projects to ensure the proper working capacity for all of ADOT's enforcement over the road scale program. Repair, service, and calibrate and make key decisions on all types of scale systems that the state owns and operates. Monitor and keep the scale ports inventory and a repair and service database up to date and accurate. Be the key leader in coordinating various scale companies for additional work and to interact and keep regulatory records for the Department of Weights and Measures. Give advice and recommendations to upper management on scale operations and budgets. Operate a 50,000+ GVW scale test and calibration vehicle from one location to another. Keep all static and enforcement scales well within compliance standards. Testify on the States' behalf in court regarding scale enforcement officers weight enforcement warrants. Track and maintain the annual $3,000,000 operation enforcement scale budget. Presents documentation for scale repairs for separate budget approval. Attend high level meetings for guidance on the scale program to Federal and State authorities. Performs supervisory activities in absence of the shop supervisor and act as lead in field.

Eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive.

Job Duties

Makes decisions and guides personnel on repair, calibration, coordination and testing of scales at ports of entry locations to meet Federal Highway Administration and Department of Weights and Measurements requirements.

Coordinates and supervises repairs for equipment technicians and vendors - approves parts ordering and maintains a repair and inspection database. Performs supervisory activities in absence of the shop supervisor and act as lead in field to the Scale Equipment Repair Technician and contracted vendors on the day-to-day enforcement scale activities.

Meets with high level management, vendors, engineers and budget groups on obtaining proper budgets, parts, warranties - reviews blue prints and makes recommendations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• State and Federal rules and regulations regarding the over the road weight enforcement program to include the installation, upkeep and removal process of all types of enforcement scale systems.
• All components of over the road weight enforcement static and mobile scales.
• Cardinal scales, Btech, Intercomp, Southwestern Scale, Flex-weigh, Haenni, Load O' Meter, Toledo, Fairbanks, and Weightronics.
• Federal Handbook 44 for vehicle scale enforcement and compliance.

Skill in:

• Interpreting State and Federal rules and regulations and how to rectify problems as they arise. The employee must have the skill to identify and rectify problems at a major port scale location in the best interest of the agency.
• Designing scale structures and installs automated components within these structures.
• Good written and communication for reports, interaction with other agencies and performing presentations.
• Building a good rapport with employees, contractors, and engineers in the completion of projects.
• Time management and record keeping.
• Hydraulic system inspection.
• Adapting any methods that are proven to be successful in solving or resolving problems with employees within the work unit.

Ability to:

• Understand the design specifications that pertain to the static scale ports.
• Understand and interpret mandates for enforcement scale laws and processes.
• Coordinate large projects and perform project management for scale development and safety.
• Follow procedures in weight enforcement State Law.
• Utilize and follow specific contracts for projects and maintenance of systems.
• Locate, investigate and apply specific attention to following policies and regulations pertaining to scale hazards, repair and calibration methods.
• Follow agency guidelines, policies, procedures and customer satisfaction methods.

Selective Preference(s)

• Four (4) years of experience in the direct contact of Weigh in Motion (WIM) scales, statistical platform enforcement scales, portable enforcement ramp scales and hand carried enforcement scales.
• Experience with Cardinal scales, Btech, Intercomp, Southwestern Scale, Flex-weigh, Haenni, Load O' Meter, Toledo, Fairbanks, and Weightronics and NIST Handbook 44 Certification is highly desirable.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within the six months of employment. Retention of said licenses and endorsements are required during the period of employment. Additional CDL endorsements may be required during the period of employment to meet shop mission requirements.
• Certified Licensed Scale Serviceman - Department of Weights and Measures, Confined Space, and Forklift Certification within the 9th month 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

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

Employee Referral Program

Employee referral incentive may be earned 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 [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] 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 [phone] 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.