Street Operations Tech I

City of Flagstaff•Flagstaff, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Build the streets that keep Flagstaff moving—join our Public Works team and make a lasting impact in a career where every day brings purpose, teamwork, and hands-on challenges. As a City of Flagstaff Streets Operations Technician I, you'll be part of a dedicated team that takes pride in keeping the community safe, connected, and moving every day of the year. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll help maintain and improve critical transportation infrastructure through sign installation, pavement markings, concrete repairs, street lighting, traffic signals, street sweeping, pavement preservation, snow operations, and emergency response. Every day brings new challenges, hands-on work, and the opportunity to make a visible impact on the quality of life for residents and visitors. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and being part of a team that responds when the community needs it most, this is a rewarding career where your work truly matters.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
One (1) year of experience as a laborer in semi-skilled crafts involved in construction, building, or landscaping trades
One (1) year of equipment operation experience
Valid driver's license
Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months, a valid Arizona Class B CDL
Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers and co-workers
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity
Street maintenance operations often require alternating work schedules, the operator must be flexible to accommodate these work schedules
Actively participates in snow operations and other streets related duties as assigned
Must be able to operate and maintain various grounds related equipment, power tools, and small engines (mowers, line trimmers, blowers, snow blowers, chainsaw, etc.)
All Emergency Service Employees shall maintain their principal residence within the state boundaries of Arizona.
All Emergency Service Employees, except those holding a position in Fire, will arrive at the assigned or emergency work location within one (1) hour from notification to report to duty
Incumbents of this position are subject to pre-employment drug screening, and post-employment random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug/alcohol screening
Must have the ability to be contacted and to respond in a timely manner and be willing and able to perform emergency work on an evening, weekend, and twelve (12) hour shift basis

Nice To Haves

Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Traffic control training or certifications
Experience operating a dump truck, snowplow, loader and heavy-duty truck, or other right of way maintenance tools and equipment
American Backflow Prevention Testing & Repairs, Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Worker, Aerial Lift Specialist, Master Gardener, and Structural Pest Control License in Right of Ways and Weeds certifications (Right of Way assignment)
Working knowledge of irrigation systems and associated repairs (Right of Way assignment)

Responsibilities

Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Proficiently performs a variety of construction, maintenance and repair work involving city streets, easements, rights-of-way, curb & gutter, sidewalks & drainage.
Safely operates streets equipment (6/10-wheel truck, cinder and plow units, front end loader, and heavy-duty equipment)
Safely and efficiently operates more advanced equipment including combination tractor-trailer, transport, motor grader, asphalt paving equipment, water truck and/or advanced striping machinery, and other right of way maintenance tools and equipment
Actively aids and supports a training program aimed at promoting acquired skills to other employees
Works independently and provides verbal and written instructions to others
Reads, implements, and completes work orders
Maintains and tracks monthly reports, reviews engineering plans and performs construction walk-throughs
Sets up safe traffic control work zones and applies proficient knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) typical work zone applications
Applies and enforces proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety in work area
Tracks work performed to help establish and meet performance standards
Enters data into worksheets and asset management software for tracking performance and standards
Prepares monthly reports and tracks expenditures for developing and meeting performance standards
Reviews and implements engineering plans related to Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) specifications and City of Flagstaff engineering standards
Provides input and participates in budget and planning processes
Maintains city street sign and markings inventory, orders, receives, and stocks materials accordingly
Operates a forklift and transport supply truck as needed
Forms, places, and finishes concrete products; primarily curb/gutter and sidewalk panel
Participates in snow operations and other Streets section activities as assigned
Applies vegetation management best practices and follows all safety precautions
Responsible for initiation and follow-up of blue stake measures
Provides training to others in a leadership role and provides mentorship to others in the Streets section
Works independently regarding, and training others, on fabrication, installation, repair, and maintenance of traffic signs and markings (stop signs, one-way signs, directional signs, street name signs, delineators, markers, symbols, etc.)
Assists supervisor in recommending and adjusting job instructions to adapt to terrain/materials; determines needs and schedules equipment for major maintenance; counsels and advises staff in Streets section work
Assists direct supervisor in supervising day-to-day work activities for labor/equipment/materials
Tracks work performed and train others to track work performed to help establish and meet performance standards
Assists with Cartegraph performance system for assigned section as needed including oversight of computer entry and work report uploads
Other duties as assigned
Mows and/or mitigates medians, parkways, shoulders, and other right-of-way areas to maintain visibility and general appearance
Trims trees and shrubs to maintain required clearance for equipment, vehicles, pedestrians, signs, traffic signals, and streetlights
Removes or trims vegetation that obstructs driver visibility at intersections, crosswalks, curves, and driveways
Clears vegetation from around traffic signs, signals, guardrails, and delineators to ensure visibility and functionality
Performs mechanical, cultural, or approved herbicide-based weed control to reduce invasive or nuisance vegetation
Identifies dead, diseased, damaged, or structurally compromised trees that could pose a risk to the public or infrastructure
Removes overgrown brush, fallen limbs, and vegetative debris from rights-of-way to improve safety and accessibility
Identifies, monitors, and controls invasive plant species that threaten native vegetation, infrastructure, or maintenance operations
Removes or trims vegetation encroaching onto sidewalks, shared-use paths, ADA ramps, and pedestrian corridors to maintain safe and accessible travel
Uses hand or small equipment shoveling of snow in right-of-way areas
Provides support of special event related to right-of-way maintenance needs for area appearance

Benefits

Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
Deferred Compensation Options
Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
Tuition Assistance
Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
Tobacco Cessation Program
Employer Assistance Program
Recognition including Work i versary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
Employee Discounts: Mountain L ine Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers