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

Ready to roll up your sleeves, fire up some heavy equipment, and keep Aurora’s streets in top shape? 🚧 Our Public Works team is on the hunt for a Seasonal Streets Worker, someone who will be hands-on patching potholes, tackling snow and ice, and helping keep the city moving.

This gig may last up to nine months, and trust us, no two days look the same. 

Here’s the deal: 

• You’ll be out in the elements (sun, snow, and everything in between), making sure our streets are safe and functional. 

• You’ll operate tools and equipment like dump trucks, plows, and compactors. 

• And yes, sometimes you’ll be the hero clearing the roads at 3 a.m. when snow hits. ❄️ 

Must-haves: 

• A Colorado R Driver’s License, or a Class A or B CDL at the time of hire. 

If you’re a supportive team player with grit, a strong safety mindset, and don’t mind a little dirt under your nails, this role’s got your name all over it. 

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

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

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee).  This position does not provide medical benefits. This position is eligible for sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The Streets 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.
• Perform snow and ice control operations to include working with operators from other departments.
• Assisting 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 CONDITION