Apprenticeship Program

The Street Maintenance Worker Apprenticeship Program was developed to attract and train individuals with the desire to learn new skills and become an essential part of the City of Phoenix. This 4,288 hour program will develop skilled operators through a combination of classroom and on-the-job training (OJT) designed to educate apprentices in the functions necessary to maintain city roadways and right-of-way. Along the way, apprentices will earn their Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and their Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

While there is no prior Street Maintenance experience necessary,  applicants do need to have a valid Class D license for a minimum of one year, obtain a 12-month medical clearance from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), as well as passing drug and background checks. All required training (including CDL) is paid for and provided by the City of Phoenix

The opportunity for continued growth and advancement within the City of Phoenix depends largely on the drive and determination of the individual. 

As you learn new skills within the Street Maintenance Division, you can promote to other positions and increase your salary. You also can earn a degree with the assistance of the city's college reimbursement program, and promote to any one of the hundreds of positions the city has to offer in multiple departments.​

The Street Maintenance Worker Apprenticeship Program includes a starting salary of $21.54 per hour. In addition, apprentices will receive regular wage increases at 1,000, 2,000, 3,000 and 4,000 hours upon successful completion of required hours. 

Salary breakdown

$23.74/hour after 1,000 OJT hours

$24.93/hour after 2,000 OJT hours

$26.18/hour after 3,000 OJT hours

$27.49/hour after 4,000 OJT hours

Starting Pay Upon Graduation $57,179

Upon successful graduation from the program, apprentices will receive a non-competitive promotion to Street Maintenance Worker.

In addition to a great starting salary and scheduled wage increases, the City of Phoenix offers a wide range of excellent employee benefits including: retirement plan, deferred compensation program, paid vacation and sick leave, up to 13.5 holidays, medical and dental coverage, and life insurance. 

No experience necessary

Previous street maintenance experience and a Class (A) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) are not required. Selected candidates will receive the OJT and instruction needed to secure a Class (A) CDL while earning a salary.

The program will assist candidates in:

• Securing a Class (A) Commercial Driver's License Learning Permit (CLP)
• Securing a Class (A) Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
  

• Completing all required related training instruction (RTI) in Street Maintenance activities and transitioning to a service center to complete OJT.
• Graduating the Street Maintenance Worker Apprenticeship Program
• Promoting to Street Maintenance Worker​
  

The selection process

Street Maintenance Worker Apprenticeship Program applications will be selected throughout the year based on current and anticipated staffing vacancies.

• ​Application packets will be evaluated on all completed materials submitted. Incomplete packets will not be considered.
• All applicants must attend at least one information session.