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Signal/Light/Electrical Technician Series ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
Job Location:
Address: Urban Tunnel and Pump Stations
2003 E Jackson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Posting Details:
Salary Range: $34,221.20 - $61,378.30 Anticipated Salary: $25.4342 - $ 30.0520 *This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive Grade: 18-20 Closing Date: August 3, 2026
This opportunity to join the ADOT team is specifically for our Pump Stations. No, that's not a code word for gym. ADOT has a very cool and complex drainage system built into our infrastructure underneath the hydraulic grade of our freeways and interstates. When it rains water flows from the freeway and large mechanical pumps remove the water and redistribute it to water channels and rivers to ensure safety of motorists and nourishment of our environment. Seems pretty cool right? Inside the pump station, the pumps need to be maintained. This means working with mechanical and electrical aspects of pump station engines and equipment. It also includes going underground and working in confined spaces, repairing, inspecting, and preparing the pump system in the event of a storm. Worried you might not have enough experience? Pump station team members always support each other working in the field in pairs. There are over 68 pump houses in the Phoenix Metro area that require inspection and audit regularly. You'll get to travel to many pump houses and contribute to the greater transportation system safety, which is work you can be really proud of. If you are looking for a career with ADOT that exercises your many skills as a mechanic, electrician, quality control specialist, equipment operator, and general problem solver, then this one's for you.
Job Summary:
Duties and basic tasks include: Performing the inspection, maintenance, and repair of; tunnel and/or pump stations. Performing at an entry level for the Signal Lighting and Technical Electrical Technical series. This position requires employees to participate in rotation based 24 hour call back program, must be able to respond to duty post within 30 minutes. The employee must be able to to work from elevated heights in stressful situations. During weather events that cause or could cause hazardous road conditions, overtime may be required; including working outside of normal reporting hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive
Job Duties:
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 1 (SLATE 1): $25.43/hr. Grade 18
This position is responsible for performing entry level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 2 (SLATE 2): $27.22/hr. Grade 19
This position is responsible for performing intermediate level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Signal/Lighting/Electrical Technician 3 (SLATE 3): $30.05/hr. Grade 20
This position is responsible for performing expert level inspections, maintenance, installation and repair of statewide traffic continuous counting stations and/or weigh-in motion (WIM) sites. Including; continually collecting, troubleshooting and analyzing telemetric polling or manual data retrievals of data on a statewide highway network. In addition, conducting and performing advanced level short-term traffic counts and special counts on the public roadway system. The requirements of this position include frequent overnight travel and working in various types of inclement weather and environmental factors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:

• Use, care and maintenance of common and specialized tools, equipment and materials related to the trade.
• Plans, sketches/schematics of electrical, electronic, mechanical and utility systems.
• Methods/procedures for installing, repairing, diagnosing, and inspecting traffic counting devices, common safety practices Electrical, electronic, mechanical, and circuit theory.

Skills in:

• Applying and making interpretations of federal, state and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to work activities, safe practices, and public contact.
• Using proper materials, tools, vehicles & equipment to perform work activities within established work methods Oral and written communication.
• Problem solving, interpersonal relationships.
• Fundamental knowledge of interpreting blueprints, sketches, schematics of electrical and/or electronic components and/or circuits.
• Methods and procedures for installing, repairing, and diagnosing related equipment and appurtenances.
• Microsoft Office & Google Workspace

Ability to:

• Follow directions/work independently, plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks in stressful conditions.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical components.
• Train and utilize advanced software systems such a ESRI GIS and Bently Micro station.
• Train and utilize computer systems, traffic control methods, practices, procedures, federal, state, agency laws, rules regulations, policies, procedures pertaining to work activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Apply and interpret procedures and practices established for the work section

Selective Preference(s):
SLATE 1 - High school diploma/GED; Entry Level of electrical/electronics background and troubleshooting; Ability to obtain a Class A CDL
SLATE 2 - High school diploma/GED; Foreman level electrical/electronics background; One year of experience equivalent to a SLATE 1
SLATE 3 - High school diploma/GED; Foreman level electrical/electronics background; One year of experience equivalent to a SLATE 2
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).
Valid CDL permit exam at time of appointment and obtain a Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months, with X endorsement (Hazmat and tanker)
SLATE 1: No experience required.
SLATE 2: (Pump House): 1 year Traffic Signals experience or 1 year roadway lighting experience. Confined spaces training.
SLATE 3: (Pump House): 3 years traffic signals experience OR 3 years roadway lighting experience. Confined spaces training.
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
Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.
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 srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 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 (602) 712-8188 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.
*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.