Summary of Job Duties

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, Respec t, 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 innovative workspaces

Public Works, Street Operations
Improves and maintains our roadways, performs street sweeping and snow removal.

The Streets Maintenance & Operations Specialist II performs unskilled or semi-skilled work in the operation of light and medium equipment to maintain, construct and repair city streets and projects for the Public Works Department.

The City of Aurora is pleased to offer:

• Additional advancement opportunities are available through Career Progressions and Promotions
• Training assistance through our online Learning Management System as well as a Tuition Assistance Program
• An annual bonus up to $500 (paid in December if eligibility criteria is met) for individuals whose job requirement is to maintain a CDL
• Boot (steel toe or other safety toe boots are required) allowance in the amount of $150.00 after successful completion of your introductory period and then yearly on your anniversary date
• The Public Works Department will provide uniforms after successful completion of your introductory period
• The Public Works Department will provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (besides steel/safety toe boots)

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates mechanized equipment such as tandem axle and single axle dump trucks and trailers, front-end loaders, snow removal equipment and related light to medium size equipment
• Perform snow and ice control operations
• Services, maintains, and makes mechanical adjustments and minor repairs on assigned equipment
• Reports mechanical defects to supervisor
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• Acts as a lead worker to other employees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• At least three (3) years progressively responsible experience operating light and medium equipment related to street construction and maintenance or equivalent

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

Knowledge:

• Application of materials per operation
• Work Area Safety & Jobsite Specific Safety
• Safety practices common to equipment operation
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair
• Knowledge City of Aurora Street System/Snow and Ice Control Plan preferred

Abilities:

• Ability to perform strenuous, physical, outdoor labor for extended periods of time, outside and in all weather conditions
• Ability to operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment
• Understand oral and written instructions
• Operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment
• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Ability to work overtime, standby and call back duty
• 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

Skills:

• Construction skills
• Skilled in the use of hand tools
• Basic Equipment Proficiency: Bobcat, Loader
• Specialty Equipment Proficiency: Single and Tandem Axel Trucks

Licenses and Certifications:

• Colorado Class A CDL
• Ability to obtain Tanker endorsement
• Must obtain ATSSA safety certificate within six (6) months of employment in the position
• Must obtain RTD On-Track Safety Training Certification within six (6) months of employment in the position

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands:

• Heavy physical work requiring ability to lift 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work overtime, standby and call back duty
• 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

Work Environment:

• Works primarily outdoors in both hot and cold weather with exposure to noise, dust, fumes and chemicals
• Able to work in confined space
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays in emergency situations including snow removal

Equipment Used:

• Heavy equipment common to construction and maintenance
• Operates vehicles such as dump truck, tractors and/or forklift
• Operates hand tools and equipment common to custodial work
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Essential Personnel : When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
For Veterans Preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.