Technician, Apprentice

City of Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement + company contributions

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance & disability coverage

Wellness program & onsite clinic

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The City of Fort Collins seeks an entry-level Traffic Operations Apprentice to learn traffic sign installation, pavement markings, and work zone safety. You will receive hands-on training and pursue certifications such as flagger and IMSA while building skills in safety, equipment operation, and traffic standards.

Opportunities exist to advance into a Technician I, Traffic Ops role. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a structured career path within the Streets/Traffic department, with a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL Class B required within 6 months of hire.
• Colorado Flagger and Work Zone Safety certifications required within 3 months to 1 year.
• Forklift certification required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks related to Traffic Operations, including loading materials and site cleanup.
• Support installation and maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Follow safety procedures to protect self and others around roadways.
• Help ensure safe and efficient traffic flow through work zones.
• Assist with basic roadway inspections for signs and pavement markings.
• Learn to read maps, plans, and layouts for traffic control and field work.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in safe condition.
• Communicate professionally with team, supervisors, and the public.
• Participate in training programs and work toward required certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned; assist with snow removal and operating snow removal equipment.

Skills

Read maps

Operate heavy equipment

Basic math

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class B CDL (within 6 months)

Colorado Flagger Certification

Work Zone Safety Certification

Forklift Certification

Tools

Blueprints reading

Maps and layouts reading

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Technician, Apprentice (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8576
DEPARTMENT: Traffic
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $44,658.00 - 66,987.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $48,000.00 - 60,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 8/28/2026.At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

WhyWorkFor theCity of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) –eligibleonthe 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + companycontributions – after 6 month probation period andimmediate vesting
• Flexiblespending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSAor both
• EmployeeAssistance Program: counseling, legal,financialassistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborativework environment

Job Summary

The Traffic Operations Apprentice is an entry-level position focused on learning the basics of traffic operations Signs and Pavement Markings work. This role supports the installation and maintenance of traffic signs, pavement markings, and work zone traffic control to help keep roads safe for all modes of travel.
Working under supervision, the Apprentice assists with traffic control, performing field work, and learning how to use associated tools and equipment. The position includes hands‑on training and opportunities to earn certifications while building skills in safety, equipment operation, and traffic standards such as MUTCD and LCUASS, with the goal of advancing into a Technician I, Traffic Ops position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Perform general labor tasks related to Traffic Operations, including loading materials, site cleanup, and basic tool use.
• Support the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Follow all safety procedures to protect yourself, your team, and the traveling public while working in and around roadways.
• Help ensure traffic moves safely and efficiently through work zones.
• Assist with basic roadway inspections for signs and pavement markings.
• Learn to read maps, plans, and layouts for traffic control and field work.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in a clean and safe working condition.
• Communicate with team members, supervisors, and the public in a professional manner. Report safety concerns, damaged signs, or roadway issues to supervisors.
• Participate in training programs and work toward required certifications (e.g., flagger, work zone safety, IMSA).
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Traffic Operations.
• Perform snow removal and operate snow removal equipment.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues or trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experience and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work on call, overtime, and after hours as needed.
• Ability to read maps and blueprints.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment and/or vehicles.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of general vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to successfully pass applicable Post Offer Employment Physical Test.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Ability to adhere to safety requirements and identify safety concerns and improvements
• May require basic welding skills.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Preferred High School Diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

• Valid drive’s license required

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6 months
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification within 3 months to 1 year
• Ability to complete required equipment and safety training (e.g., striping equipment, sign installation tools)
• Ability to obtain Forklift certification within 3 months

Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
• Motor vehicle report
• Drug test within 48 hours of offer for CDL holders or within 96 hours of offer for non-CDL holders
• Please be prepared to present any current CDL license or permit during in-person interviews
• CDL Drivers are required to register with the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/
• Post Offer Employment Testing (P.O.E.T)

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call [phone] for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.Employment decisions will comply with all applicable lawsprohibiting discrimination inemployment. The City does not toleratebehavior that results in the terms and conditions ofemployment beingadversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or anybehaviorthat violates this policy. Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,the City is committedto providing a work environment that is free fromunlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination orharassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceivedsexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran statusor uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or anyother status protected under federal, state or local law. The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. Inaddition to the City’scommitment to equal opportunity employment, theCity strictly prohibits discrimination orretaliation against an employeewho raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations ofgovernmenthealth or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of Cityemployees orthe public, if the City controls the workplace conditionsgiving rise to the threat or violation. Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

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