Equipment Repair Technician ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

State of Arizona Enterprise Technology (ASET); Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking an Equipment Repair Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain a range of vehicles and equipment at the Show Low location. The role includes performing preventive maintenance, following repair manuals, and ensuring safe operation of the fleet.

Salary ranges from $46,394 to $56,394 with a structured technician promotion track; requires driving as an essential function and E-Verify compliance.

Qualifications

• Diagnose, repair and maintain vehicles/equipment across light to heavy duty.
• Interpret repair manuals, service bulletins and recall notices.
• Proficient in using diagnostic tools and PC programs for maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles/equipment to identify repairs for safe operation.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance including lubrication and oil changes.
• Interpret manufacturer specifications and repair instructions.

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Engine operation

Record keeping

Education

Automotive vocational training or certification

Job description

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Equipment Repair Technician ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Job Location:

Vehicle Maintenance Operations - Northern Region

200 W. McNeil Rd

Show Low, AZ 85901

Posting Details

Salary: 46,394 - 56,394

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 09/28/2026

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.

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 Of

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• 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 [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.