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 **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. Why Work for Aurora? Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves) Retirement pension plan Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc. On-site fitness center and wellness programs Remote work opportunities Benefits & Retirement - City of Aurora (auroragov.org) Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights. Applicants who hold a Commercial Drivers License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year. The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012. 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 Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.