Streets Operations Worker

City of Aurora

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Aurora is seeking a full-time Streets Worker to join their Public Works team. This role involves maintaining and repairing city streets year-round, including operating equipment, patching roads, and clearing snow. The position requires working outdoors and performing manual labor. This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Streets Operations Workers. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. The salary range for this position is $21.20 - $26.50/hour. Candidates must reside in Colorado at the time of hire. 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

High School Diploma or GED
Six (6) months of related manual labor, and/or equipment operation, and/or trades experience.
Colorado R Driver’s License, or Class A or B CDL
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

Prefer 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

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
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