Street Operations Technician I

About the role

The City of Flagstaff Public Works team is seeking a Streets Operations Technician I to perform a wide variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work on City streets, easements, rights-of-way, and sidewalks. This hands-on position includes safely operating heavy Streets equipment such as 6/10 wheel trucks, cinder and plow units, front-end loaders, patch trucks, and steel wheel rollers; setting up safe traffic control work zones; completing accurate equipment and maintenance reports; striping and signing City-maintained streets; performing pavement maintenance and repair including asphalt, concrete, curb, gutter, and sidewalk work; assisting with landscape maintenance; and supporting critical snow and ice operations to keep Flagstaff safe year-round.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 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
• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
• One (1) year of experience as a laborer in semi-skilled crafts involved in construction or building trades
• One (1) year of equipment operation experience
• Valid Arizona Class D 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

Supplemental Information

• CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The City of Flagstaff offers a competitive salary of $40,518.40 - $60,777.60, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Benefits include a comprehensive package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and more.
• INSURANCE: Includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.
• RETIREEMENT: Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of 12%. 457 Deferred Compensation Options are also available.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may make pre- or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya, Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.
• EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The City of Flagstaff offers various programs including Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more.