Street Maintenance Worker I

City of Avondale, AZ; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

Financial perks

Work-life balance

Job summary

City of Avondale, AZ is seeking a Maintenance Worker to operate and maintain equipment for repairing roadways, sidewalks, and rights‑of‑way as part of daily labor tasks. The role requires teamwork and adherence to safety standards in a dynamic municipal setting, with opportunities to advance safety certifications.

After‑hours on‑call work and occasional night/weekend hours are required. The city offers a comprehensive benefits package, health benefits, and financial perks to support work‑life

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in construction or maintenance-related fields.
• A valid Arizona Operator’s Driver's License or the ability to obtain at the time of hire.
• Certifications/licenses to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: Work Zone Traffic Control Certification, Certified Flagger.
• Applicator License with categories of Right-of-Way and Turn/Ornamental is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains roadways by cleaning away debris and waste, repairing potholes, crack sealing, and road patching with hot asphalt.
• Maintains and repairs streets, parking lots, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and ADA compliant ramps.
• Performs skilled landscape construction, maintenance, and repair work; maintains rights-of-way landscape, undeveloped properties, and alleys; trims trees and applies herbicides.
• Operates service trucks, gas-powered machines, lift gates, landscape equipment, and power tools; documents work orders in software; sets up traffic control/work zones; maintains vehicles and equipment.
• Follows safety rules; keeps area and equipment in safe condition; reports hazards and emergencies.

Skills

Experience in construction/maintenance

Operate and maintain equipment

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Arizona Driver's License

Work Zone Traffic Control Certification

Certified Flagger

Applicator License (Right-of-Way/Turn/Ornamental) preferred

Job description

Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and machinery, including chainsaws, saw cutting machines, tampers, power tools, and utility vehicles. Performs maintenance and repairs on City roadways, sidewalks, right-of-ways, and other infrastructure with general labor duties daily. After-hours on-call work, as well as occasional night and weekend hours, are required. Collaborates with other divisions/departments and performs related duties as assigned.

Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and machinery, including chainsaws, saw cutting machines, tampers, power tools, and utility vehicles. Performs maintenance and repairs on City roadways, sidewalks, right-of-ways, and other infrastructure with general labor duties daily. After-hours on-call work, as well as occasional night and weekend hours, are required. Collaborates with other divisions/departments and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Maintains roadways by cleaning away debris and waste, repairing potholes, crack sealing, and road patching with hot asphalt. Works closely with crew members to complete tasks directed by the Team Lead and/or the Supervisor.
• Maintains and repairs streets, parking lots, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and ADA compliant ramps. Sets forms and performs concrete pours and finishing.
• Performs skilled, and semi-skilled landscape construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility. Maintains rights-of-way landscape, undeveloped properties, and alleys. Trims trees, bushes, chops, and applies herbicides to destroy weeds. Installs, tests, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems.
• Operates service trucks, gas-powered machines, lift gates, landscape equipment, and power tools. Accurately documents and updates work order information through software. Assist with setting up traffic control and work zones. Maintains vehicles and equipment.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations, keeps work area and equipment in safe operating condition; reports safety hazards, traffic problems, equipment problems, and emergency matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in construction or maintenance-related fields.
• A valid Arizona Operator’s Driver's License or the ability to obtain at the time of hire.

The following certifications/licenses will need to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire:

• Work Zone Traffic Control Certification
• Certified Flagger

Applicator License with categories of Right-of-Way and Turn/Ornamental is preferred.

The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more.