EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Arizona State Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Arizona State Government as an Equipment Repair Technician, where you will utilize your mechanical expertise for diagnosing and repairing various automotive and heavy construction equipment. Enjoy a range of benefits including paid vacation, health plans, and a supportive work environment. Your role will be essential in maintaining the equipment fleet of ADOT, ensuring reliability and safety.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Three years of journey level experience in equipment repair.
• Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Master Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and fleet maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostics and mechanical repairs on construction equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on various engines and hydraulic systems.
• Operate vehicles requiring a commercial driver’s license.

Skills

Diagnosing

Repairing

Problem Solving

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Repairs

Education

High School Diploma

EPA Section 609 Certification

Tools

Computerized Diagnostic Analyzer

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team
To learn more about the ADOT team CLICK HERE

EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Job Location:

Address:MESA SHOP
2409 N. COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, MESA, AZ MESA

The duty post for this position may be based out of the Equipment Services Durango facility located at 2225 S. 22ndAvenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009 while the Mesa facility is under construction.

Posting Details:

Salary: $44,034 - $54,034

Anticipated Salary: $49,034.12

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 06/26/2025

If you are a skilled and experienced mechanic with a passion for problem solving anddiagnosing, and you want to be part of an elite team working on a variety of automotive andmedium/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 yourjourney level mechanical experience and your excellent diagnostic skills in maintaining theLight/Heavy Equipment Fleet for ADOT. You’ll stay challenged with a diverse set of job dutiesand enjoy working in a fast-paced and supportive work environment. CDL training will beprovided by Equipment Services and ADOT.

We offer weekends off with 13 days paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, excellent benefitsincluding health, dental & vision plans, employee assistance program, educational assistance,career stability and a culture that values opportunity for growth and professionaldevelopment where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

This position is eligible to participate in the ASE Stipend Pay Program, employees can earnup to $14,400 a year with qualifying certifications. We reimburse 100% of the cost for passedtests and offer training assistance!

Uniforms provided to shop employees at no charge and are eligible to participate in theSafety-toe Shoe reimbursement program (100% of cost up to $250.00 every other calendaryear)

Personal Tool Allowance of $1000.00 per calendar year and Personal Tool InsuranceCoverage 100% for qualified losses on state premises
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm

Anticipated hiring salary is $23.5741 hourly ($49,034 annually) with a potential to earn up to$30.4971 hourly ($63,434 annually) when ASE Triple Master Certified Technician status isobtained.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing highly skilled diagnostic, inspections, and mechanical repairs of electrical, electronic, and/or hydraulic systems on a wide variety of automotive/heavy construction equipment.

Job Duties:

Diagnose and repair gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines. Diagnose operational, mechanical, hydraulic, & electrical malfunctions of equipment.

Inspect a wide variety of automotive and/or heavy construction equipment in accordance with safety/scheduled preventative maintenance checklists.

Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, tractors, welding machines, paint stripers, arrow boards, paint pumps and guns, rollers, trenchers, and weed sprayers.

Operate vehicles and/or equipment requiring a commercial driver’s license. Road test equipment after repair and maintenance has been completed and maintain daily records.

Fabricate and modification of equipment, drive shop truck to various job sites to perform repairs.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
• 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.
• Cutting, welding and fabrication.

Skill:
• 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.• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpret repair manuals, service bulletins and recall bulletins.
• Utilize a PC and PC programs such as Google Workspace and Microsoft office.
• Manage time effectively.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 90 lbs; pass a physical exam.

Ability:
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpret repair manuals, service bulletins and recall bulletins.
• Utilize a PC and PC programs such as Google Workspace and Microsoft office.
• Manage time effectively.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull 90 lbs; pass a physical exam.

Selective Preference(s):

Three years of journey level experience diagnosing and repairing a variety of Light/Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks and/or Construction Equipment. Automotive Service of Excellence (ASE) Master Certification in Medium-Heavy Duty Truck preferred but not required.

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).

Position requires possession of a valid Class B CDL or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within six months of employment. Must retain said license and any endorsements during the period of employment. Additional endorsements may be required during the period of employment to meet shop mission requirements.

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 pilot programhere. 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 [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.