Seasonal Streets Worker

City of Aurora

23h • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora's Public Works team is seeking a Seasonal Streets Worker to perform hands-on tasks such as patching potholes, snow and ice removal, and general street maintenance. This temporary position, lasting up to nine months, involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and operating equipment like dump trucks, plows, and compactors. The role requires a strong commitment to safety and teamwork, with the possibility of responding to emergencies and working non-traditional hours. This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Seasonal Streets Workers. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. The hiring range for this position is $21.20 - $26.50/hour. This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee). This position does not provide medical benefits. This position is eligible for sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act. The Streets Worker performs unskilled or semi-skilled manual tasks and operates automotive and grounds or maintenance equipment to maintain, construct and repair city streets and projects for the Public Works Department.

Requirements

• Colorado R Driver’s License, or a Class A or B CDL at the time of hire.
• Six (6) months of related manual labor, and/or equipment operation, and/or trades experience.
• Ability to obtain Colorado Class B CDL within 6 months if non-CDL.
• Must obtain ATSSA Colorado Flagger Certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Must obtain RTD On-Track Safety Training Certification within six (6) months of employment.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, outside and in all weather conditions.
• Understand oral and written instructions.
• Operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment.
• Ability to respond to an emergency call within 30 minutes.
• Supportive team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public works functions to include power tools and/or light equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Shovels and tamps asphalt to include pothole repair in a moving work zone.
• Loads and unloads tools.
• Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of streets.
• Operates and maintains specialized hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment such as jack hammer, plate and jumping compactors, single axle dump trucks with plow and sander, spot patch/pothole truck.
• Perform snow and ice control operations to include working with operators from other departments.
• Assisting with large roadside trash pickup.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.
• Generous paid leave program
• 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
• Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
• Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
• Continued education and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees