- 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
- Operates heavy equipment such as road graders, front-end loaders, paving and milling machines, conveyer loaders and other related equipment.
- Performs tasks such as large asphalt patching, road grading, hauling material and equipment, asphalt overlay, drain and trench cleaning, excavation and backfill.
- Perform snow and ice control operations of 12 hour rotating shifts being a lead for other department operators.
- Services, maintains, and makes minor mechanical adjustments and minor repairs on assigned equipment.
- Will assist in training other employees in equipment operation.
- Will act as a Lead Worker supporting and working with the Street Supervisors
- May investigate citizen work order request or accidents.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Acting Supervisor when experience and judgement allow
- Requires on-call shifts duties 24/7 for a week per shift to manage dispatch calls on a rotation basis supporting Police and Fire Department with emergency/after hour call outs
- Ensures Temporary Traffic Control Plans are in place for scheduled and emergency operations
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least three (3) years progressively responsible experience in the operation of medium and heavy equipment related to street construction and maintenance or equivalent
- Considerable knowledge of City of Aurora Street System/Snow and Ice Control Plan
- Application of materials per operation to environmental standards
- Temporary Work Zone Safety & Jobsite Specific Safety
- Knowledge of safety practices common to the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. This includes the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Commercial Driver's License pre/post trip inspections that apply.
- City standards and material specifications of roadway construction
- Knowledge of the practices and techniques of heavy equipment operation and maintenance
- Construction/Trade skills
- Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
- Skill in the operation of heavy equipment related to street maintenance and construction.
- Basic Equipment Proficiency: tandem axel trucks, tractor trailer heavy haul of equipment and materials, mechanical and vacuum street sweepers, front-end loader, snow blower, paver, miller
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, contractors, and citizens.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Understand and follow complex instructions relative to job assignments to include temporary traffic control plans.
- Ability to perform strenuous, physical, outdoor 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.
- When on-call, being able to organize crew and equipment for emergencies.
- Supportive team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Colorado Class A CDL, tanker endorsement, no tractor trailer restriction
- Must obtain ATSSA Temporary Traffic Control Technician and Colorado Flagger Certification 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.
- Equipment testing of backhoe excavating and road grader within six (6) months of employment in the position.
- Completing the city's supervisory training six (6) months of employment in the position.
- Completion of 3 street operations written testing of snow operations, PPE, and Work Zone Safety within six (6) months of employment in the position.
- 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.
- Heavy physical work requiring the ability to lift 80 pounds with or without assistance.
- Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- 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, standby, on call, and call back duty.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays in emergency situations including snow removal, with a 30-minute response time.
- Heavy equipment is common to construction and maintenance of roadways.
- Operates specialty equipment such as tack distributor, conveyors, force feed loaders, pavers, millers, recovery, and lowboy heavy haul trailers.
- Operates hand tools and equipment common roadway maintenance.
- This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
- Proper Federal Communications Commission (FCC) two-way radio communication standards.
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Street Operations Specialist - Aurora, United States - City of Aurora
Description
JOB LOCATION15740 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado
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?
**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Street Operations Specialist. 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 $ $34.34/Hourly
Signing Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $5,000 bonus;
The signing bonus will be paid in installments as follows:
$1,000 on the first paycheck
$1,000 after 3 months from the hire date
$1,000 after 6 months from the hire date
$1,000 after 9 months from the hire date
$1,000 after 12 months from the hire date
This bonus structure provides an incentive for successful candidates to join our team and rewards their commitment over time.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Streets Operations Specialist performs skilled work and related duties in the operation of heavy mechanized equipment to construct, repair and maintain city streets and projects for the Public Works Department.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
Essential Personnel:
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.
