Streets Operations Technician

JOB LOCATION
15740 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community

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 workspacesPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESLet’s be real, without solid streets, the city doesn’t move. That’s where you come in. As a Streets Operations Technician, you’ll be the hands-on pro keeping Aurora’s roads in top shape. From fixing potholes to clearing snow like a boss, you’ll be out there making sure people can get where they need to go safely.

This isn’t your average “sit at a desk” gig—it’s boots on the ground, hands on the wheel, and gear in motion. If you like working outdoors, running heavy equipment, and being part of a crew that gets things done, keep reading.

What you’ll be doing (a quick highlight reel):

Shovel, tamp, and repair streets (aka: goodbye potholes ).Operate trucks, loaders, plows, and power tools like a pro.

Tackle snow and ice with serious equipment during 12-hour shifts.

Set up safe work zones so everyone stays protected.

If you’re looking for a gig that keeps you moving, challenges your skills, and actually makes a difference in the community, this is it.

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.
** ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE
** The Hiring Range for this position is $23.62 - $29.52/hour.

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESShovels 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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

At least 18 months of experience of manual labor experience to…