ADOT Posts Quartzsite Maintenance Jobs, Offers $4,000 Incentive
The Arizona Department of Transportation posted a full time Highway and Construction Laborer opening at the Quartzsite maintenance yard on December 6, 2025, with an annual pay range of $37,838 to $50,848 and an anticipated hourly rate of $18.19 to $24.45. The recruitment includes a $4,000 hiring incentive and closes on December 15, 2025, a development that affects local road maintenance capacity and seasonal traffic safety for La Paz County residents.
ADOT opened recruitment on December 6, 2025 for a Highway and Construction Laborer position based at the Quartzsite maintenance yard. The posting lists a full time appointment, an annual salary range of $37,838 to $50,848, and an anticipated hourly wage range of $18.19 to $24.45. A $4,000 hiring incentive appears in the job header for this recruitment. The application window closes on December 15, 2025 on the state jobs portal.
The role is part of ADOT Quartzsite Maintenance operations and centers on highway and road maintenance activities that support public safety for the traveling public. Duties typically involve routine upkeep, response to roadway hazards, and tasks that help keep lanes open and safe during higher traffic periods. For La Paz County residents, these hires translate directly into local capacity to manage winter season traffic and weather related risks that can strain already used roadways near Quartzsite.
Local economic implications are straightforward. The posting represents a source of stable county area employment, offering full time work with a defined pay scale and a one time incentive that lowers initial financial barriers for applicants. For workers weighing employment options in Quartzsite and surrounding towns, the advertised hourly rates and hiring bonus make the position competitive with other entry to mid level maintenance jobs in rural Arizona.
Practical details for interested applicants include the full time status, the salary and hourly ranges, the $4,000 hiring incentive, and the December 15, 2025 application deadline. Prospective candidates should submit applications through the Arizona state jobs site before the closing date. Successful recruitment would bolster local road maintenance staffing, which in turn can reduce the need for emergency lane closures and speed post event clearances during the busy winter travel season. Increased staffing also supports longer term maintenance schedules that contribute to safer, more reliable travel for residents and visitors traveling through La Paz County.
