Seasonal Streets Operations Worker

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 & RESPONSIBILITIES
** This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Seasonal Streets Operations Worker. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified and their qualifications match the position's needs.
** This is classified as a Seasonal position where the selected candidates' length of employment will not exceed six (6) consecutive months and can work up to 40 hours a week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The hiring range for this role is $21.20 - $26.50/hour.

Salary to be commensurate with experience.

Position overview:

The seasonal Streets Operations 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.

PRIMARY DUTIES & 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.

Performs snow and ice control operations to include working with operators from other departments.

Assists with large roadside trash pickup.

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:

Six (6) months of related manual labor, and/or equipment operation, and/or trades experience.

Colorado CDL, a proficiency Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Commercial Driver’s License pre/post trip inspection will be conducted to include drive demonstration with our trucks when hired.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer experience in public works functions to include power tools and/or light equipment operation.

Knowledge:

Application of materials per operation to environmental standards

Skills:

Construction/trade skills.

Skilled in the use of hand and power tools

Skilled in the operation light to medium equipment

Abilities:

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.

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

Colorado Class A or B CDL Driver’s License Must obtain ATSSA Colorado Flagger Certification within one (1) month of employment.

Must obtain RTD On-Track Safety Training Certification within one (1) month of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONSEssential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be…