Street Maintenance Technician, Specialist or Senior Specialist

Street Maintenance Technician, Specialist, or Senior Specialist position with the Town of Payson, AZ.

About the role

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sidewalks, alleys, culverts, and related public works facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery such as jackhammers, pavement saws, tampers, compactors, loaders, backhoes, and dump trucks.
• Performs street maintenance and repair work including patching potholes, repairing cracks, and replacing damaged sections of pavement.
• Assists in the construction and repair of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveways.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains street signs, traffic signs, and related traffic control devices.
• Performs snow removal and ice control activities as needed.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of storm drains, culverts, and related drainage systems.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Responds to citizen requests and complaints regarding street maintenance issues.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Arizona driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of hire.
• One year of experience in street maintenance, construction, or a related field for the Technician level; additional experience required for Specialist and Senior Specialist levels.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in street maintenance and construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor in various weather conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

Technician: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Specialist: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Senior Specialist: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. May require overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties as needed.