Overview
Highway & Construction Laborer Jobs in Tucson, USA at Arizona State Government
Title: Highway & Construction Laborer
Company: Arizona State Government
Location: Tucson, USA
Category:
Position: HIGHWAY & CONSTRUCTION LABORER ($4,000 Hiring Incentive)
Job Location:
SOUTHCENTRAL DISTRICT OPERATIONS, 1444 W Grant Rd, Tucson AZ, 85745
Closing Date:
April 28th, 2026
Job Summary
This series exists to provide and preserve a safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public as well as being courteous, considerate and prompt in dealing with and serving the public. Positions will be assigned based on experience and qualifications listed below.
Job Duties
Highway Operations Worker
:
Entry-level position. Responsibilities include operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, pavement care and preservation, landscape care and preservation, roadside shoulder restoration and repairs, signing and striping, delivery of equipment and materials, environmental compliance, and vehicle and equipment care.
Highway Operations Tech 1:
Apprentice classification. Subjects trained in more advanced duties similar to those listed for the worker, plus additional responsibilities.
Highway Operations Tech 2:
Intermediate-level position. Responsible for performing a broad scope of intermediate highway operational duties and/or lead responsibilities, as well as scheduling, assigning, overseeing, inspecting, training, and guiding staff.
Highway Operations Tech 3:
Full trajectory classification. Responsible for high-level highway operation duties and supervisory responsibilities, and oversight duties as described for Tech 2.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
Highway Operations Worker: Preferred candidate has six months of roadway/highway job-related experience including operation of motorized vehicles and equipment, signing/striping, pavement care and preservation, and related tasks.
Highway Operations Tech 1: Requires one year of job-related experience as above.
Highway Operations Tech 2: Requires two years of job-related experience as above.
Highway Operations Tech 3: Requires three years of job-related experience as above.
Selective Preference
Six months experience in related fields for Highway Operations Worker.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Highway Operations Worker:
Must obtain Arizona CDL Class “A” permit within 90 days from hire and Arizona Class “A” CDL within 6 months of hire.
Highway Operations Tech 1-3:
Must possess an Arizona Class “A” CDL with manual or automatic transmission and a (N) tanker endorsement prior to the start date. Additional endorsements may be required.
- Registration with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is required for all CDL holders. Candidates must register and authorize ADOT to conduct limited queries on their CDL.
- Position responds to emergency call outs 24/7 and must be able to reach the maintenance yard within 30 minutes.
- Work may involve extremes of cold and heat, extensive travel, rugged terrain, and high‑speed traffic conditions.
- Position requires lifting/carrying or pushing/pulling 50 lbs.
- May require licensing through the State Board of Pesticide Control to dispense herbicides/pesticides.
All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).
Benefits
- Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
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 Information
For questions about this career opportunity, contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment at srecruitment or .
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 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.
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