New Job Streets Operations Worker In Colorado
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| Streets Operations Worker |
Streets Operations Worker
Company : City of Aurora, CO
Salary : $19.41 - $24.26 an hour
Location : Colorado
Full Description
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
**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Streets Operations Worker. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The Hiring range for this position is $19.41-$24.26/Hourly
The Hiring range for this position is $19.41-$24.26/Hourly
The Salary range for this position is $19.41-$30.32/Hourly
Signing Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $5,000 bonus; with $2,500 paid on the first payroll, and $2,500 paid upon completion of six (6) month introductory period from hire date.
Public Works, Street Operations
Improves and maintains our roadways, performs street sweeping and snow removal. They are seeking a skilled Streets Worker to do manual tasks such as operating trucks and equipment to maintain, construct and repair city streets and projects for the Public Works Department.
Improves and maintains our roadways, performs street sweeping and snow removal. They are seeking a skilled Streets Worker to do manual tasks such as operating trucks and equipment to maintain, construct and repair city streets and projects for the Public Works Department.
The City of Aurora Streets Worker will perform semi-skilled manual tasks and operate automotive and grounds or maintenance equipment to maintain, construct and repair City streets and projects for the Public Works Department.
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Shovels and tamps asphalt
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Loads and unloads tools
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Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of streets
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Operates and maintains specialized hand and power tools, vehicles and equipment such as a jackhammer, sprayer, lawn mower, single axle dump trucks with plow and sander, water truck and tractor
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Performs snow removal activities
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Performs additional duties as assigned
The City takes pride in seeing our employees succeed. Join us for a career, not just a job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Education:
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High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
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Twelve (12) months of manual labor experience
**Interested applicants who do not meet the minimum experience requirement will be provided on-the-job training and educational opportunities, and are still encouraged to apply.**
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Knowledge:
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Knowledge of practices and techniques of assigned maintenance function may be preferred
Abilities:
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Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, outside and in all weather conditions -
Understand oral and written instructions
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Operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment
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Lift a minimum of 50 pounds with or without assistance
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Ability to work overtime, standby and call back duty
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Ability to respond to an emergency call within 30 minutes
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Perform other duties as assigned
Skills:
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Construction skills -
Skilled in the use of hand tools
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Skilled in the operation of construction equipment
Licenses and Certifications:
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Colorado driver's license with a good driving record.
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Must obtain Colorado Class B CDL within six months of employment with training provided by the City of Aurora in order to complete introductory period
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Colorado Class A CDL preferred
All selected candidates will be subject to the following pre-employment screening at the time of hire.
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Motor Vehicle/CDL review
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Criminal Background Check
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Drug Screening & Physical Exam
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Submittal of a copy of your high school diploma or GED or official transcripts of the highest level of education completed
Physical Demands:
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Heavy physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds with or without assistance
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Considerable walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing
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Regular pushing, pulling, and bending
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Hand/eye and foot/eye coordination to operate mowing and other motorized equipment
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Hearing and listening for receiving and interpreting information and warning signals
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vision to read operating manuals and instructions to read operating manuals and instructions
Work Environment:
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Works primarily outdoors in both hot and cold weather with exposure to noise, dust, fumes and chemicals
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Able to work in confined space
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Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays in emergency situations including snow removal
Equipment Used:
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Heavy equipment common to construction and maintenance
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Operates vehicles such as dump truck, tractors and/or forklift
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Operates hand tools and equipment common to custodial work
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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.
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.