Streets Maintenance Worker​/Heavy Equipment Operator

We are looking for a Streets Maintenance Worker/Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in the Streets Division of the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for construction and maintenance of City streets and right‑of‑way, operating a wide variety of equipment and vehicles, specialized machinery and tools while maintaining constant attention to safety. The 2026 hourly salary range is $25.49 – $34.41, with an additional 10% on‑call pay for snow removal duties during the winter months.

City operations are located at 2101 W Quincy Ave, Englewood. The work schedule is four ten‑hour days, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am–5:00 pm.

• Maintain and repair streets, including digging out old damaged asphalt, shoveling asphalt, patching potholes and street cuts with asphalt hot‑mix.
• Perform street overlay and crack‑seal operations, making concrete repairs on curbs, gutters and drainage structures, and placing and finishing concrete and gravel.
• Ensure that streets and sidewalks are clear, including plowing snow, sanding streets, and sweeping streets, gutters, and sidewalks.
• Report to the Streets Crew Chief and Public Works Supervisor, and may take direction from the Public Works Operations & Project Manager and Director of Public Works.
• Maintain excellent public relations by ensuring public inquiries are answered in a courteous manner and that complaints are responded to promptly.
• Perform snow removal duties and be available for on‑call status during the winter months.

• Two years of related experience with equipment preferred; experience in the public sector is helpful.
• A Class B CDL is preferred; must be able to obtain within six months of employment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience with motor graders and asphalt pavers preferred.
• Ability to perform manual labor, including but not limited to shoveling and raking dirt, asphalt and other materials.
• Must be able to tolerate a variety of weather conditions, including wet, humid, snowy, sunny, very hot or very cold conditions.