Street Maintenance Worker I

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Maintains and repairs rights of way, alleyways, sidewalks, shoulders, curbs, and drainage ways. Removes debris, weeds, and brush and provides emergency service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

Position Specific Summary

The Street Maintenance Worker I position at the City of Tucson’s Department of Transportation & Mobility, maintains and repairs city roadways including asphalt, streets, grounds, and sidewalks and may provide emergency services as needed.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Street Maintenance Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares surfaces for asphalt repairs, including filling of potholes, spreading of asphalt, and sealing of cracks. Maintains city rights-of-way areas including shoulder, drainage ways, and curbs. Removes debris, weeds, and objects that may create road hazards if left unattended using shovels, rakes, and other small hand tools. 

Operates and maintains various hand and power tools, machines, light equipment, and licensed non-CDL vehicles involving pre and post-trip inspections, oil, and tire checks. Hauls loads of debris and hazardous materials found on streets, grounds, and sidewalks and sends them to landfills for disposal.

Responds to emergency service requests seasonally by setting up and taking down flood signs and barricades on streets, performing post-storm clean-up, and servicing bridges by de-icing with solvents to prevent accidents.  

Sidewalk Maintenance Assists Cement Masons in sidewalk projects by setting up and removing forms, mixing, and pouring of cement. 

Maintains the inventory of small tools in personal possession and returns them to the tool room at the end of the shift, ensuring tools are in good working order.   

Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. 

Working Conditions

Indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous equipment.

Individuals in this position may be required to work on-call shifts to include nights and weekends.

* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

One (1) year of directly related experience

License:

Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Division

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

-

License/Certifications:

Languages:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of maintaining and repairing roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks and drainages

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title:

Street Maintenance Worker I

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click here.

Department Name: 

Department of Transportation and Mobility

Department Link: 

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Transportation-Mobility

Recruiter Name:

Genevieve Hernandez (103166)

Recruiter Email:

tdot_hr@tucsonaz.gov

FTE%:

100

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Type:

Regular

 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

Full Hourly Range: $16.50 - 28.46 USD

The Full Hourly Range reflects the City of Tucson's pay range at the time of posting. The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions.The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.

With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

POSTING INFORMATION 

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 12-22-2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please see the special application instructions below and follow the directions for applying to this position.

Special Instructions:

The following pre-employment requirements apply to this position:
• Basic Physical
• 30 lb. Lift Test
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license with three (3) years of driving 
experience)

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Genevieve Hernandez at Genevieve.Hernandez@tucsonaz.gov

Physical and lifting abilities/requirements are determined by position and are included in the position description.

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. 

CITY OF TUCSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.  If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).  Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD 

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 5207912619

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. 

Questions? If you need assistance applying for any position, please contact recruitment@tucsonaz.gov or 5207914241

tdot_hr@tucsonaz.gov