Highway and Construction Laborer (4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Arizona Department of Administration; Quartzsite (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Employee benefits

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation in Quartzsite, AZ is hiring for Highway Operations Laborer and related roles. The positions cover entry to senior levels with duties ranging from operating vehicles to pavement care, sign/striping, and equipment handling. A $4,000 hiring incentive is available.

Closing date is 28 Sep 2026, and CDL requirements apply within specified timeframes. Salary ranges from $37,838 to $50,848 annually.

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! This could be you!

Highway and Construction Laborer ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

5432 - QUARTZSITE MAINTENANCE 771 W. Kehn Street Quartzsite, AZ 85346

Salary: $37,838 - $50,848
Anticipated hourly: $18.1918 - $24.4464
($4,000 Hiring Incentive)

Grade: 14-19

Closing Date: September 28, 2026

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 $4,000 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.

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 area’s 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 area’s 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 area’s 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 area’s 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: Preference of six months experience in related fields.

Pre-Employment Requirements

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 Driver’s license (CDL) is required within 6 months of hire.

Highway Operations Tech 1-3 Requirements:

An Arizona Class “A” Commercial Driver’s 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.

All Positions

Valid Driver's license - 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).

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 https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Register

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

May require licensing through the State Board of Pesticide Control to dispense herbicides/pesticides.

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 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.

Advertised: 17 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time Applications close: 28 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time