Traffic Maintenance Worker

POSITION TITLE: Traffic Maintenance Worker (Hourly)

REQUISITION #: req8382

DEPARTMENT: Traffic

LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fluctuating Hourly

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

HOURLY RATE: $18.00 - 24.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 6/5/2026. 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 Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
• Motor vehicle report
• Drug test within 96 hours of offer
• Post Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T)

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.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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SUMMARY: Operates a variety of light to medium sized equipment within the traffic signals or signs & paint departments. Assists in performing various jobs as they relate to construction, maintenance, and installation of traffic signals, sign and paint with in the Traffic Operations Department. (Seasonal Position during construction season.)

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.

City Competencies

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this job.

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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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 ... 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 is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee's protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City's respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City's commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.

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