Street Maintenance Worker I

Salary: $22.71 - $34.06 Hourly
Location : Avondale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 7/2/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Job Description
Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and machinery, including chainsaws, saw cutting machines, tampers, power tools, and utility vehicles. Performs maintenance and repairs on City roadways, sidewalks, right-of-ways, and other infrastructure with general labor duties daily. After-hours on-call work, as well as occasional night and weekend hours, are required. Collaborates with other divisions/departments and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions


Maintains roadways by cleaning away debris and waste, repairing potholes, crack sealing, and road patching with hot asphalt. Works closely with crew members to complete tasks directed by the Team Lead and/or the Supervisor.

Maintains and repairs streets, parking lots, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and ADA compliant ramps. Sets forms and performs concrete pours and finishing.

Performs skilled, and semi-skilled landscape construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility. Maintains rights-of-way landscape, undeveloped properties, and alleys. Trims trees, bushes, chops, and applies herbicides to destroy weeds. Installs, tests, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems.

Operates service trucks, gas-powered machines, lift gates, landscape equipment, and power tools. Accurately documents and updates work order information through software. Assist with setting up traffic control and work zones. Maintains vehicles and equipment.

Follows all safety rules and regulations, keeps work area and equipment in safe operating condition; reports safety hazards, traffic problems, equipment problems, and emergency matters.

Performs other duties as assigned.

To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here

Minimum Qualifications


A High School diploma or GED equivalent.

One (1) year of experience in construction or maintenance-related fields.

A valid Arizona Operator's Driver's License or the ability to obtain at the time of hire.


The following certifications/licenses will need to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire:

• Work Zone Traffic Control Certification
• Certified Flagger

Applicator License with categories of Right-of-Way and Turn/Ornamental is preferred.
The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Benefits Guide for full details! For additional information, visit our
01


Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.

• Not completed High School
• High School or GED
• Associates or Vocational Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02


How many years of experience do you have in construction or a maintenance-related field?

• No Experience
• 0-11 Months of Experience
• 1 Year of Experience
• 2 Years of Experience
• 3+ Years of Experience

03


This position requires a valid Arizona Driver's License or the ability to obtain one at the time of hire. Which of the following best describes your current licensing status?

• I currently have a valid Arizona Driver's License
• I have a valid out-of-state driver's license that can be transferred to the State of Arizona by the time of hire
• I do not currently have a driver's license, but I am able to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License by the time of hire
• I am currently unable to meet the driver's license requirement for this position

04


I understand that if I am selected for this position, I must obtain the following certifications/licenses within twelve (12) months of hire if I do not currently possess them: Work Zone Traffic Control Certification and Certified Flagger. Please indicate which of the following certifications/licenses you currently possess (check all that apply):

• Work Zone Traffic Control Certification
• Certified Flagger
• I do not currently possess any applicable certifications/licenses, but I am willing to obtain them within twelve (12) months of hire

05


The following certification(s) are preferred but not required: Applicator License with categories of Right-of-Way and Turf/Ornamental. Please indicate which of the following certifications/licenses you currently possess (check all that apply):

• Applicator License - Right-of-Way
• Applicator License - Turf/Ornamental
• I do not possess any applicable certifications/licenses

Required Question