Street Maintenance Worker I

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 11-01-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of this online application process, all applicants should submit a resume that clearly details your experience directly related to the Street Maintenance Worker I position.

This position requires the successful completion of the following pre-employment requirements.
• Basic Physical
• 75 lb. Lift Test

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Zeleste Arce at zeleste.arce-gallegos@tucsonaz.gov

ABOUT THIS JOB

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 to include 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 by 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 to landfill 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.

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

• Maintains inventory of small tools in personal possession and returns them to the tool room at the end of 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 environment.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Work Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience
License/Certifications: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver's license
Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

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

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J5201 - Street Maintenance Worker I

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

G104

Hourly Range

$19.97 - 29.95 USD

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.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Department

Department of Transportation and Mobility

Department Link

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

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.  The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits: 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 40