Hybrid Seasonal Streets Worker at City of Aurora
City of Aurora · Aurora, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Aurora
JOB LOCATION
15740 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado 80011-1518City 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
**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. **
Starting Pay for:
$22.00 - $29.00/hourly
This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee). This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.
Duties
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 transcripts of the most relevant/highest level of education
Physical Demands:
Heavy physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds; frequent lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Considerable walking and standing
Frequent pushing, pulling, bending, stooping/crouching and climbing
Considerable hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment and vehicles
Some speech communication to give information
Vision to read manuals and gauges and operate equipment
Hearing/listening for instructions and warning signals.
Work Environment:
Works primarily outdoors in both hot and cold weather with exposure to noise, dust, fumes and chemicals.
Equipment Used:
Operates a variety of hand and power tools and some heavy equipment common to construction and maintenance
Operates vehicles such as dump trucks and tractors.
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.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
