Highway Incident Response Technician III

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per y​e

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Optional employee benefits include短

Job summary

The State of Arizona's Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Operations Technician 3 in Phoenix to patrol designated freeway sections and respond to traffic incidents. You will coordinate with TOC, law enforcement, and other responders, implement TIM-based traffic control, and support operator safety during incidents.

After-hours responses, weekend rotations, and occasional travel are required. The role requires knowledge of MUTCD standards, TTC concepts, and strong communication, with a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Traffic Incident Management (TIM) principles, quick-clearance practices, and applicable laws.
• Skills in establishing tapers, tangent sections, lane closures, and TTC configurations per MUTCD standards.
• Ability to identify hazardous materials, secure areas, and notify appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Proactively patrols assigned freeway corridors and responds to calls for service from TOC and law enforcement.
• Provides traffic control and scene protection using devices, signs, cones, and vehicles; lifts up to 75 pounds.
• Applies TIM principles per MUTCD and coordinates with TOC, emergency responders, and partner agencies.
• Rotational holidays and weekends; occasional in-state travel.

Skills

TIM principles

ICS

TTC concepts

Roadway design & traffic flow

ADOT policies

Communication devices

Google Workspace

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The State of Arizona's Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Operations Technician 3 in Phoenix to patrol designated freeway sections and respond to traffic incidents. You will coordinate with TOC, law enforcement, and other responders, implement TIM-based traffic control, and support operator safety during incidents.

After-hours responses, weekend rotations, and occasional travel are required. The role requires knowledge of MUTCD standards, TTC concepts, and strong communication, with a