Streets Operations Technician

City of Aurora

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Streets Operations Technician performs semi-skilled tasks and operates automotive, ground and maintenance equipment to maintain, construct, and repair city streets projects for the Public Works department. This role is hands-on, involving outdoor work, operating heavy equipment, and being part of a crew that ensures the city's roads are in top shape. Responsibilities include fixing potholes, clearing snow, and operating various vehicles and tools. This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Streets Operations Technicians. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. Candidates must reside in Colorado at the time of hire.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 18 months of experience of manual labor experience to include operating light and medium equipment related to street construction and maintenance.
Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License
Ability to obtain Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
Must obtain ATSSA Temporary Traffic Control Technician and 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 strenuous, physical, outdoor labor for extended periods of time, outside and in all weather conditions.
Ability to operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment.
Understand oral and written instructions.
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.
All applicants must have a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Candidates must reside in Colorado at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the City of Aurora Street System/Snow and Ice Control Plan.
Knowledge of practices and techniques of street maintenance and construction.
Application of materials per operation to environmental standards.
Temporary Work Zone Safety & Jobsite Specific Safety to industry standards.
Safety practices common to equipment operation. This includes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Commercial Driver’s License pre/post trip inspections that apply.
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and minor repair.
Construction/Trade skills.
Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
Skill in the operation of light and medium construction equipment.
Basic Equipment Proficiency: Single and Tandem Axel Trucks to include implements required for snow operations of plow/sander/tanker, Front End Loader, Skid Steer.

Responsibilities

Shovels and tamps asphalt.
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 a jackhammer, plate and jumping compactors, walk behind saws for asphalt and concrete cutting, single & tandem axle dump trucks, front-end loaders.
Performs snow removal being a lead for other department operators.
Operations with single and/or tandem axle plow trucks with sanders/tankers to include medium to heavy equipment for snow and ice removal and hauling.
Setting up and taking down of Temporary Work Zones for roadway maintenance activities.
Instructs and directs Streets Operations Workers. This includes leading operators from other departments for snow operations.
Ability to load/unload and haul equipment with 2 & 3 axle trailers.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
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