Maintenance Worker Streets

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Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, operating equipment, and taking pride in keeping your community running smoothly?

The City of Sterling is looking for a Maintenance Worker - Streets to join our hardworking Streets & Sanitation team. In this role, you’ll help maintain the roads, parks, public facilities, and other infrastructure that make our city safe and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.

This is a great opportunity to start a stable career with full training provided—including help earning your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Flagger Certification.

Applicants with the qualifications and experience necessary may be considered for placement at the Maintenance Worker II or III level, with the position level and pay adjusted accordingly.

What You'll Do:

Operate and maintain a variety of equipment: dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, snowplows, mowers, and more.

Perform hands-on maintenance and minor repairs on City streets, sidewalks, parks, buildings, and public spaces.

Respond to weather events and emergencies (e.g., snow removal, debris clearing).Carry and utilize a City-issued communication device for work-related communications while in Logan County.

Perform vehicle and equipment inspections, check fluid levels, document preventative maintenance, and report or remove malfunctioning equipment from service as needed.

Clean, maintain, and properly care for tools and equipment used in daily assignments.

Follow established safety procedures and operate equipment and City vehicles safely.

Work independently when needed and assist across divisions or departments as assigned.

Interact with residents and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Assist other departments and divisions as needed—no two days are the same!

Why You’ll Love This Job:

Job Security:
Work for a stable employer serving your local community.

Career Development:
We provide on-the-job training and assist with CDL and certification costs.

Diverse Work:
From snow removal to parks maintenance—every day brings something new.

Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy generous paid time off, holidays, and consistent work hours.

Great Team:
Join a crew that supports each other and takes pride in their work.

What We’re Looking For:

A team player with a strong work ethic and a desire to serve the community.

Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push, pull, climb, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.

Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, and work safely around equipment, traffic, noise, and other potential hazards.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, perform basic math, and safely operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment and City vehicles.

Ability to work independently when needed and interact with residents and the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to perform maintenance, construction, and repair tasks.

Willingness to learn and grow! Previous CDL experience is not required, and the City will help you work toward obtaining your CDL

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED.Possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.

Ability to pass and maintain a…