Street Operations Technician I

About the Department

Build the streets that keep Flagstaff moving while making a visible impact in the community every single day.

The City of Flagstaff Public Works team is seeking a Streets Operations Technician I to perform a wide variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work on City streets, easements, rights-of-way, and sidewalks. This hands-on position includes safely operating heavy Streets equipment such as 6/10 wheel trucks, cinder and plow units, front-end loaders, patch trucks, and steel wheel rollers; setting up safe traffic control work zones; completing accurate equipment and maintenance reports; striping and signing City-maintained streets; performing pavement maintenance and repair including asphalt, concrete, curb, gutter, and sidewalk work; assisting with landscape maintenance; and supporting critical snow and ice operations to keep Flagstaff safe year-round. If you qualify for the position, apply today! By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on the community we serve. 

Position Duties

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK PERFORMED

• 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
• 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 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
• 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

To review the full job description, click on the following link: Streets Operations Technician I Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• One (1) year of experience as a laborer in semi-skilled crafts involved in construction or building trades
• One (1) year of equipment operation experience
• Valid Arizona Class D driver’s license

 
 
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• 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

 
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• 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.

 

Other Qualifications

CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: 

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you’ll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.  

 Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $40,518.40 - $60,777.60, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Plus:  

• Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match  

• Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of 12%   

• 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 Workiversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards 

• Employee Discounts: Mountain Line Bus Eco Pass, Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers 

Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact, and Council changes.

The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work! 

Benefits

The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees.  NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School.  NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.

INSURANCE
Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.

RETIREMENT
Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements. 

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may make pre– or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya, Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click ?here???
 

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of FlagstaffAddress 211 W. Aspen Ave.

Flagstaff, Arizona, 86001 Phone(928) 213-2090
Website http://flagstaff.az.gov