Seasonal Streets Worker

JOB LOCATION

15740 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado 80011-1518

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 workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Hiring Range for this position is $23.09-$25.91/Hourly

 This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee).  This position does not provide medical benefits and is up to 40 hours a week. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

​Candidates must reside in Colorado at time of hire

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Seasonal Streets Worker. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled manual tasks and operates automotive and maintenance equipment to perform winter road maintenance functions.

• Assists in construction and repair activities on City streets and projects for the Public Works Department.

• Operates and maintains specialized vehicles, equipment and tools such as dump trucks with plow and sander to perform snow removal and other winter road maintenance activities. 

• Shovels and tamps asphalt; loads and unloads tools; assists in the repair and maintenance of streets and performs additional duties as assigned.

**ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A CURRENT MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT AND HAVE A
COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE CLASS B**
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 

• 12 months of manual labor experience

• At least 6 months of related maintenance or construction experience. 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of practices and techniques of assigned maintenance function is preferred.

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

• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds repetitively

• Ability to work overtime

• Ability to respond within 30 minutes

• Ability to work twelve (12) hour shifts during emergency conditions (such as snow removal) on short notice

 Skills:

• Construction skills; skills in operation of heavy equipment.

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Certificates or Equipment Required: 

  • Colorado Class B CDL with a good driving record. 

  • Applicants must submit Motor Vehicle Record with their application to be considered.

All selected candidates will be subject to the following pre-employment screening at the time of hire.

• Motor Vehicle/CDL review

• Criminal Background Check

• Drug Screening & Physical Exam

• Submittal of official transcr