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Duties and basic tasks include; operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, and repairs, delivery of equipment and materials, environmental compliance, vehicle and equipment care. Depending on the work location and assignment, positions allocated to this classification can encounter extremes of cold and heat, considerable time away from home base, rugged terrain, and high speed traffic conditions. 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. May require travel away from duty post. The Transport Driver works under supervision with considerable on-the-job training while learning the scope of the duties and basic tasks. Transports large construction equipment, tractor transport, in construction or maintenance. At this level, employees have authority with decisions on work methods and techniques within guidelines and project controls and decisions on road routes in transports.
Job Duties:
Transports vehicles and equipment including but not limited to loaders, dozers, motor graders, large trucks, large trailers, variable message boards, cone trucks, power booms, water tankers, rollers, oil boots, attenuators and any other similar equipment. Includes the required maintenance checks, minor servicing to comply with the laws, rules, policies, and procedures. Pick up and dispose of trash, delivers equipment/materials to work sites, shovel various materials from truck beds.
Delivers, spreads, and/or shovels surfacing material aggregates to roadways to fill holes, rakes and levels, lays oil and rolls for finished surface. Dispense various liquids, asphalt and chemical products. Spreads material with belly dump trailer to build shoulders.
Detects unsafe conditions, changing speed limit and rendering assistance to the traveling public as necessary. Repairs, replaces, and cleans delineator posts, reflectors, and other marking devices. May call out emergency road repair, cleaning equipment and crews to assist in removing hazardous conditions
Processes and performs day to day work activities as requested by supervisors, superintendents, and managers, assist/track UNIT’s, data entry in PeCoS work program.
May assist in training other employees in the HOT series.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in
Procedures, practices, and methods of operation, preventative maintenance and minor repair of vehicles and equipment used in roadside, landscape, and/or irrigation
Federal, State and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public contact/customer service practices
Materials, chemicals, equipment and tools used in work activities
Established work methods and standards
Procedures and practices established for the work section
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) traffic control for work zones
Math, accounting, English, grammar, computer systems
Effective oral and written communication
Office procedures, procurement, PeCos reporting and coding, Inventory and customer service
Skill in
Apply and make interpretations of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public contact/customer service practices
Use and train on the use of proper materials and tools, vehicles and equipment specific to work activity
Plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks
Communicate effectively
Comprehend and give directions
Read, interpret and apply specifications and drawings
Inspect materials and products for acceptance
Make decisions within established procedures and practices of work section
Work under stressful conditions
Ability in
Apply and make interpretations of federal, state, and agency laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to work activities, safety practices and public contact/customer service practices
Use and train on the use of proper materials and tools, vehicles and equipment specific to work activity
Plan, coordinate, analyze, and perform multiple tasks
Communicate effectively
Comprehend and give directions
Read, interpret and apply specifications and drawings
Inspect materials and products for acceptance
Make decisions within established procedures and practices of work section
Work under stressful conditions
Selective Preference(s):
Preference of six year experience in related field.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Must hold an Arizona Class “A” Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) for a manual transmission (no automatic restriction) N endorsement and no restrictions of O and E. Must maintain through duration of time in these classifications.
A medical/physical evaluation and drug test is required prior to appointment.
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- 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
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:
Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA 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) 712-7279. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
