Street Maintenance Worker I

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Experience: One (1) year of directly related experience
• Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• License/Certifications: A valid and unrestricted Driver License with (2) years of licensed driving
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in construction, one (1) year of maintaining and repairing roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks and drainages.
• Working Conditions: Indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment
• Individuals in this position may be required to work on-call shifts to include nights, and weekends. 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.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Non-Exempt Position Type
• Regular Time Type
• Full time 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.

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Additional Information

Posting Close Date Applicants must submit their completed application by 06-21-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST Application and Special Instructions Submit an updated 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 - Valid and unrestricted driver's license **Save the date: Highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview to be held the week of July 5, 2026. For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Genevieve.Hernandez@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. All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

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