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HIGHWAY OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 4

Job Location:

5390 - SOUTHCENTRAL DIST WIDE MAINT

1444 W. Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ  85745

Posting Details:

Salary: $51,760.71 - $61,760.71

Anticipated Salary:   $56,760.71

Grade: 20

Closing Date: November 6, 2025

Job Summary:

Performs a broad scope, high level of highway operational duties (including scheduling, assigning and overseeing subordinates work, inspecting work, training and guiding staff) related to the most advanced duties involved in items such as operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, delivery of equipment and materials, snow removal operations, office administration, permit compliance, record keeping, work management reports, inventory and features tracking, budgeting, data entry, contract preparation and tracking, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care. Will act on behalf of the supervisor in their absence. Responds to emergency call-outs (24 hours a day, seven days a week).

Job Duties:

Assists with management of the annual work plan, coordinating resources (manpower, equipment and materials), contracted services and items, and facility management. Assures required inspections and audits are being completed for all highway system features. Attends planning and review meeting for upcoming construction project providing important technical feedback on product and system performance.

Acts as liaison between procurement and District to ensure advertisement, pre-offer meetings, award criteria and evaluations are done on a timely basis. Inputs information on vendor performance, service levels and licensing requirements. Answers vendor questions related to contract specifications. Establishes meeting dates, locations, and resources for per-offer and post-award activities.

Review, monitor, and control amounts expended from budget to assure that expenditures are within allocated funds. Report issues to the District managers. Conduct, in association with other team members, conflict resolution meetings as necessary. Prepares estimates of labor, equipment and materials for planning purposes. Assure the training and coaching of the employees in effective and timely manner for the development of a skilled workforce.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Procedures, practices and methods of the operation, preventative maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used
  in roadway operations and roadside operations.
• Unit and District office procedures, management and business procedures, procurement, PeCoS reports, feature inventory and customer relations.
• Contract procedures, biding, awarding, and monitoring.
• Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public relations.
• Materials, equipment and tools used in work activities, and established work methods and standards.
• Math, accounting, and English grammar.
• Google Workspace 
• Adobe Acrobat
  

SKILLS IN:

• Applying and making advanced level interpretations of Federal, State and Agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities.
• Safety practices and public relations.
• Oral and Written communication.
• Problem Solving.
• Interpersonal relationships; leading and coaching.
• Computer skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan, coordinate, analyze, perform multiple tasks, communicate effectively, comprehend directions, and work under stress.
• Learn and adapt to changing priorities.

Selective Preference(s):

Minimum one year experience as a Highway Operations Technician or equivalent experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must posses a valid Commercial Driver's' License with appropriate endorsements.

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