Traffic Operations Technician I (CDL Required)

About Our Job

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with experience, along with great benefits including a guaranteed life-long monthly pension, 457B Retirement Plan, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. New hires typically start at a salary range of $23.89 - $35.84 per hour, depending on experience.

What We Offer

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
• Location & Schedule

Location & Schedule

You will report to the Roslyn Building (5440 Roslyn Street Denver, CO 80216 Building E) at the beginning and end of each shift. During the day, you will work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver as needed. Depending on the program, you can expect to work 6am-2:30pm or 6:30am-3pm Monday through Friday.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services. DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, investments, and workforce development. The Division of Transportation Operations manages the performance of the transportation infrastructure, including curbside management, traffic signals, signs and markings, and system operations.

Commitment to Equity

DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: Invest in Our People, Operate with Discipline, Use Data to Drive Decisions, and Deliver Results.

Division of Transportation Operations

The Division of Transportation Operations is responsible for managing the performance of the transportation infrastructure. Sections within the Division include curbside management, traffic signals, signs and markings, and system operations. If you like working outdoors, this is an excellent opportunity. Our team are stewards of safety in a traffic-controlled work zone. This job environment is working with crew members who are punctual and thrive in a team setting. Commitment and being at work on time is essential.

Duties

• Perform work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of traffic control signs and pavement markings
• Remove damaged or old signs and signposts, break up concrete bases, prepare and pour concrete, cut metal poles and bases, and install new posts and signs
• Perform various tasks associated with street pavement marking projects, which includes: measure, lay out, stencils, stripe, paint, and maintain lane lines, center lines, crosswalks, turn arrows, stop bars, railroad/light rail crossings, parking stalls, curbs, and other pavement markings
• Remove conflicting markings with grinder or road milling equipment
• Operate street striping truck and equipment, which includes: fills tanks with paint and reflective beads, ensures adherence to guidelines and standards governing placement of street markings, calibrate spray guns, and operate gauges and paint pumps, and use optical pointer to ensure line accuracy
• Operate a variety of equipment used in the installation and maintenance of traffic control markings, to include but not limited to: paint stripers, paint mixers, paint guns, line removers, forklifts, compressors, drill presses, post pounders, post pullers, grinders, and augers
• Operate vehicles and perform pre-trip inspection to ensure proper functioning, log, record, and create daily work reports for management
• Assist in the design, fabrication, and construction of traffic signs and other signs as designated by the unit through the use of computers and other graphics equipment
• Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements
• During snow emergencies, perform seasonal street maintenance duties such as snow plowing, salting and sanding, removing snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, seats, ramps, and parking lots, and hauls ice and snow away by truck

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of traffic signs and markings experience OR general construction experience specific to commercial, industrial or civil which must include six (6) months of experience operating light to medium sized equipment
• Licenses: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until July 24th, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 24th at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile
CJ2863 Traffic Signs and Markings Technician I
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Position Type: Unlimited
Position Salary Range: $23.89 - $35.84 Target Pay: $25-$28/ hour based on experience.
Agency: Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies: City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

Assessment Requirement

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