Streets Maintenance Technician I

Job Title

Public Works Laborer

Position Summary

First review of applications on May 15, 2026. Expected Starting Salary Hiring Range: $39,262 to $44,170 Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications. Under direct supervision, performs general manual labor, repairs and maintains public rights-of-way including streets, sidewalks, drainageways, and Town properties.

Essential Functions

• Performs general street maintenance including patching potholes, sealing cracks and preparing for seal coating.
• Removes and replaces concrete by operating light equipment; cutting and breaking out damaged concrete; setting forms and pre-subgrade area; mixing, pouring and finishing concrete.
• Removes and replaces asphalt; cuts asphalt; prepares and compacts subgrade, installs new asphalt.
• Performs vegetation maintenance via removing and trimming vegetation and weeds in town right of ways and drainage ways.
• Operates equipment for use in maintaining streets to include cleaning up after storms and hauling off debris.
• Cleans and maintains shop work areas.
• Loads and unloads materials.
• Operates a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment in a safe manner associated with the care, maintenance and upkeep of town roads, streets, lots, and other town assets.
• Inspects and maintains tools and equipment.
• May operate Gannon tractor, backhoe, kick broom, and steel wheel and/or rubber tire rollers.
• Follows standard safety operating procedures and practices.
• Installs, maintains, removes and ensures the proper placement and use of barricades and signs per approved safety plan.
• Loads and unloads work vehicles, equipment, supplies, material and cleans up work area, grease and fuels equipment.
• Operates a variety of vehicles and non CDL equipment associated with the care, maintenance and upkeep of Town roads, streets, parking lots, sidewalks and other areas.
• Inspects streets for possible problems or hazards including potholes, low hanging branches and debris on streets.
• Uses proper safety techniques on the maintenance and repair of hand and power tools.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to accurately interpret instructions and document reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to exercise safety precautions and conform to safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, applicable Town, State and Federal statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations governing construction, basic equipment operation and street maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic occupational and work zone hazards and safety practices.
• Basic knowledge of operation, care and maintenance of vehicles and/or light equipment.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, street/highway maintenance, repair and construction and work zone practices, as well as Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn safely operating light equipment, vehicles, power tools and hand tools.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have six months of full-time outdoor labor experience.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Environmental Factors and Working Conditions

• Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position.
• Work is performed in an outdoor environment, in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a daylight and night environment.
• Must be able to work in hazardous or dangerous work areas or situations.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extremely hot, cold, dry, or wet conditions.
• Must be able to get into and out of vehicles and/or equipment.
• Must be capable of working under stressful situations including operation of equipment and/or vehicles in heavy traffic or in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, drag, or push boxes or equipment up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, twist, reach, kneel, squat, and balance.

The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.

Why Apply: Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business. Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona. The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more.