Street Operations Technician I Right-of-Way

City of Flagstaff; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS retirement with 100% match

Health, dental and vision coverage

457 Deferred Compensation Options

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The City of Flagstaff’s Public Works Division seeks a Streets Operations Technician I: Right-of-Way to help maintain streets, medians, and public spaces. This hands-on role involves operating equipment, performing vegetation control, and ensuring visibility and safety across transportation corridors.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of laborer experience, 1 year of equipment operation, and a valid driver's license. A CDL and related certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of experience as a laborer in semi-skilled crafts involved in construction, building, or landscaping trades.
• 1 year of equipment operation experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Public service mindset

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Arizona Class B CDL

Tools

Dump truck operation

Snowplow operation

Loader operation

Heavy-duty trucks

Job description

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 a Streets Operations Technician I: Right-of-Way professional 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.

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

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

• 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)

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 - $50,648.00, 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 includingWorki versary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards

• Employee Discounts:MountainLine 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!