What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Maintenance Worker position at City of Fort Collins?
Position Title
Traffic Maintenance Worker (Hourly)
REQUISITION #:
req7998
Department
Traffic Operations
LOCATION:
STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
Benefit Category
Variable Hourly
View Classifications & Benefits
Employment Type
Part-Time Hourly
Hourly Rate
$18.00 - 20.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
Selection Process
Application deadline is
3:00 p.m. MT on 2/20/2025
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-offer background check, Motor Vehicle Report, Post Offer Employment Testing (P.O.E.T), and drug test required within four calendar days (96 hours) of offer
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
High school graduate or equivalent (GED). Or any combination of education and work related experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands
The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, and use hands to operate hand and power tools, controls and other motorized equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Must be able to pass a Fit for Duty test.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical And/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT, AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN FOUR CALENDAR DAYS/96 HOURS OF OFFER.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
Traffic Maintenance Worker (Hourly)
REQUISITION #:
req7998
Department
Traffic Operations
LOCATION:
STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
Benefit Category
Variable Hourly
View Classifications & Benefits
Employment Type
Part-Time Hourly
Hourly Rate
$18.00 - 20.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
Selection Process
Application deadline is
3:00 p.m. MT on 2/20/2025
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-offer background check, Motor Vehicle Report, Post Offer Employment Testing (P.O.E.T), and drug test required within four calendar days (96 hours) of offer
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Potential for paid personal leave and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, and financial assistance
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Personal & professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Performs the construction and installation of traffic signals/paint/sign equipment in public right of way.
- Performs the installation of work zone traffic control devices to provide a safe work area when working in the public right of way.
- Duties may require manual tasks using shovels, picks, rakes, and other tools and equipment as required to perform assigned construction and maintenance.
- Operates vehicles to transport people, tools and material to and from various job sites.
- Performs other related duties, sign replacement, stencil painting, red curb painting, and other duties as assigned.
- Will receive instruction and can perform work without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to understand and carry out work assignments in a safe, satisfactory, and timely manner.
- Ability to operate mobile equipment, such as small lift trucks, sign truck, stencil truck, small paint machine, and chase trucks.
- Ability to work adjusted work schedule.
- Ability to operate various hand tools, jack hammers, stripers, grinders, small paint (push) machine and other Tools.
- Ability to read and comprehend written material and express ideas clearly and concisely. Ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions may have to do some heavy lifting and work from various heights.
- Ability to perform and install work under standard specification.
- Ability to install and remove work zone control devices in the public right of way.
High school graduate or equivalent (GED). Or any combination of education and work related experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands
The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, and use hands to operate hand and power tools, controls and other motorized equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Must be able to pass a Fit for Duty test.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical And/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT, AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN FOUR CALENDAR DAYS/96 HOURS OF OFFER.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
Salary : $18 - $20
