Highway Operations Technician 3

Arizona Department of Transportation; Phoenix (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation accrual

Zusammenfassung

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT) is seeking personnel to patrol assigned areas, respond to traffic incidents, and support event traffic control and emergency operations. After-hours response is required for hazardous roadway conditions, with rotational holiday and weekend shifts and occasional in-state travel.

Job duties include clearing debris, assisting with incident response, and coordinating with PARTNER AGENCIES to ensure safe, timely incident clearance and traffic flow

Qualifikationen

• ACJIS Certification must be obtained within 3 weeks of employment.
• If driving is an essential function, possession of a current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
• Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) participation is required for new State employees.
• Willingness to work after hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, and occasional in-state travel.

Aufgaben

• Proactively patrols assigned freeway corridors and responds to calls from the TOC, law enforcement, and authorized personnel.
• Removes roadway debris, disabled vehicles and obstructions to restore traffic flow and reduce secondary collisions.
• Provides traffic control and scene protection using signs, cones, and devices at collisions, hazards, or closures.
• Applies TIM principles per MUTCD and coordinates with TOC, responders, towing, maintenance, and partner agencies.

Jobbeschreibung

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT)

Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team

Job Summary:

This position patrols assigned areas and responds to traffic incidents such as crashes, lane blockages, and hazardous material spills that obstruct traffic flow. Additional duties include supporting traffic control operations for special events and emergency incidents in coordination with the first responders, law enforcement agencies and other disciplines related to Traffic Incident Management Principles. After hours response will be required for incidents creating hazardous roadway conditions, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Rotational holiday and weekend assignments, along with occasional in-state travel, are also required.

Job Duties:

Proactively patrols assigned freeway corridors and responds to calls for service from the Transportation Operations Center (TOC), law enforcement, and other authorized personnel. Removes roadway debris, disabled vehicles, and other obstructions to restore traffic flow and reduce the risk of secondary collisions.

Provides traffic control and scene protection at collisions, disabled vehicles, roadway hazards, emergency closures, and other incidents using approved vehicles, warning equipment, signs, cones, and traffic-control devices. Frequently lift, carry, bend, and handle equipment weighing up to 75 pounds and work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, severe weather, traffic, noise, and other roadway conditions.

Applies Traffic Incident Management (TIM) principles consistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), agency procedures, and responder-safety practices. Coordinates with TOC operators, emergency responders, towing providers, maintenance personnel, contractors, and partner agencies to support safe and timely incident clearance.

Selective Preference(s):

Traffic Incident Management Training

Traffic Control

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Obtain Arizona Criminal justice Information System (ACJIS) Certification within 3 weeks of employment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then 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).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Accrued vacation at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years