Street Operations Tech I

City of Flagstaff; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS retirement match

Health, Dental and Vision

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The City of Flagstaff is seeking a Streets Operations Technician I to join our Public Works team. You will help maintain and improve transportation infrastructure, assist with sign installation, pavement markings, street lighting, and snow operations while delivering excellent service to residents and visitors.

You will work outdoors, follow safety procedures, and train others in Streets operations. A valid driver's license is required, and Arizona CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of laborer experience in construction, building, or landscaping.
• One year of equipment operation experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform construction, maintenance and repair work on city streets and rights‑of‑way.
• Safely operate streets equipment including trucks, plows, loaders and related tools.
• Operate advanced equipment such as tractor-trailer, paving equipment, snow operations.
• Set up safe traffic control work zones per MUTCD guidelines.
• Maintain and track monthly reports and review engineering plans.
• Participate in snow operations and other Streets section activities.
• Provide training and mentorship to others in Streets section.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Dump truck

Snowplow

Front end loader

Asphalt paving equipment

Job description

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.

Please note: this job is open until filled, but the department will begin reviewing applications on 8/17/26.

• 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

In addition to the job functions above, when assigned to Right-of-Way:

• 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

• 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

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, 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)

Other Requirements and Working Conditions

• 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

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 approximately 12%

• 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!