Streets Operations Technician I: Right-of-Way

City of Flagstaff • Flagstaff, AZ

2d • $40,518 - $50,648 • Onsite

About The Position

Make a lasting impact on the community by helping maintain the streets, sidewalks, and public spaces that residents and visitors rely on every day! The City of Flagstaff's Public Works Division is seeking three Streets Operations Technician I: Right-of-Way professionals to join a dedicated team committed to keeping the community safe, accessible, and attractive. The Right-of-Way Crew plays a vital role in maintaining public streets, sidewalks, medians, and transportation corridors through a variety of skilled maintenance and improvement activities. Through teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to public service, crew members help preserve the City's investment in its transportation network while ensuring public spaces remain functional, visually appealing, and safe for all who live, work, and travel in Flagstaff. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on outdoor work, operating equipment, solving problems, and contributing directly to the quality of life in the community. If you qualify for the position, apply today! This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, with the first review of applications occurring on June 29, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

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

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

• Competitive pay
• Outstanding benefits
• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
• 457 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED