Seasonal Traffic Worker

The City of Littleton is looking for a motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors to join our Traffic crew as a Seasonal Traffic Worker. In this position, you’ll support the team assisting with sign maintenance and road marking projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, enjoys hands-on outdoor work, and is eager to learn. We’re seeking someone who works well in a team environment and wants to gain valuable experience. This is a great opportunity to get to know our Littleton team and build connections for future career possibilities.

The City of Littleton is a vibrant community consistently recognized as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top destination for families. Discover some of the remarkable things Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. With its historic and lively downtown, diverse shopping and dining options, and an extensive network of parks and trails, Littleton boasts a prime location just south of Denver and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Colorado ski country. This position is not eligible for benefits other than sick leave. For more details, please refer to the 2026 Benefit Guide.

Hiring pay range $22.33 - $24.68 per hour

This temporary position is non-exempt per FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Work Schedule: This temporary position will work a “9/80 work week” schedule. For one week, employees work longer workdays with four nine-hour days (6:00 AM – 4:00 PM), Monday through Thursday. Every other Friday they work an eight-hour day (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM) with the alternating Friday being an off day.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by Sunday, December 19, 2025. Those who do not by this date may or may not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work involves a variety of activities including street striping and marking, as well as sign repair, replacement, and installation.

• Will assist in layout of road markings.

• Installation and repair of crosswalk markings, lane markings, and symbols using paint and thermoplastic.

• Removal of road markings using powered grinder.

• Traffic control.

• Sign survey and inspection.

• Operate “follow truck” for traffic control.

• Tree Trimming.

• Equipment inspection and maintenance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Requires a valid Driver’s License.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, drug screen and physical.

Preferred Qualifications – Not Required:

• Construction experience

• Maintenance experience

• Traffic control

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to perform strenuous physical work which involves lifting and handling objects frequently which weigh up to 80 pounds from ground to waist height; ability to walk for 3-8 hours per day; ability to frequently handle miscellaneous maintenance equipment.

• Requires ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, feel, talk, hear voices, equipment engines, approaching traffic, near and/far visual acuity, depth perception, and color vision to perform essential functions of the position.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of hand and power tool operation and the skill and ability to that knowledge to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Ability to perform work safely in close proximity to vehicle traffic. Basic knowledge of traffic safety precautions.

• Ability to effectively operate assigned vehicles and equipment.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers at all levels.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

• Outdoor work activities include exposure to dusts, vehicle fumes, and exhausts; occasional exposure to mists, gases, poor ventilation; equipment vibration; vehicle and equipment noise occasionally reaching 125 decibels of unprotected noise exposure (the use of hearing protection devices to reduce noise exposure to permissible OSHA levels is mandatory); exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards; working on high, exposed worksites; exposure to radiant energy and burn hazards; exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals; exposure to paints, thinners, epoxy compounds, and glues. The wearing of protective gloves and eye safety goggles is mandatory while operating equipment or performing job duties that present eye and hand injury hazards.

• Other physical activities include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 80 pounds with or without assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Littleton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and intends to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants regardless of age 40 and over, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law, and to hire and retain the best-qualified individuals without regard to any of these factors. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on a protected class.

The City of Littleton will consider reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants and employees can request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 303-795-3857 or emailing hr@littletongov.org.

Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace

The City of Littleton is committed to the health and safety of all its employees. To ensure a safe and productive work environment the city prohibits the use, sale, dispensation, manufacture, distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia on any city premises or worksites. No employee shall report to work or be at work with alcohol or with any detectable amount of prohibited drugs in the employee's system. A detectable amount refers to the standards generally used in workplace drug & alcohol testing. This prohibition specifically includes marijuana, and decriminalized psychedelics whether used for medical purposes or obtained legally under state law.