Street Operations Specialist

JOB LOCATION

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

You know, the roar of heavy equipment and the hum of a well-tuned engine – that’s just part of the vibe at the City of Aurora’s Public Works Department. We’re looking for someone to join us as a Streets Operations Specialist. ‍♂️

Now, this isn’t your typical desk job. It’s all about being out there, hands-on. We run all kinds of machines – road graders, front-end loaders, paving machines, even snow blowers. Our main goal? Keeping the roads in shape. We do big asphalt patches and road grading so they stay in good condition. And when winter hits? We’re all about snow and ice control. ❄️⛄

We also make sure our machines are running smoothly. A little maintenance goes a long way, right? A well-taken-care-of machine makes for a solid crew.

We’re a team that gets things done . There are chances to move up too. You could step into a supervisory role or help train new people on how we keep the streets running right. The work we do really matters. Plus, there’s a great sense of camaraderie among us. We like to keep it positive and have a laugh, especially when the work gets tough.

So if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real difference in the city, join the best team in Aurora!

This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Street Operations Specialists. 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 $28.10 - $35.12/hour.

​Candidates must reside in Colorado at the time of hire.

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

• 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.
• Performs snow and ice control operations shifts, acts as a lead for other department operators.
• Services, maintains, and makes minor mechanical adjustments and minor repairs on assigned equipment.
• Assists in training other employees in equipment operation.
• Acts as a Lead Worker supporting and working with the Street Supervisors
• Investigates citizen work order requests or accidents.
• Ensures Temporary Traffic Control Plans are in place for scheduled and emergency operations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 

• At least three (3) years of experience in the operation of medium and heavy equipment related to street construction and maintenance

Knowledge:

• 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

Skills: 

• 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.

Abilities: 

• 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.

• Operate various types of maintenance and construction equipment.
• Being able to organize crew and equipment for emergencies.
• 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

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• 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
• Must obtain RTD On-Track Safety Training Certification within six (6) months of employment
• Equipment testing of backhoe excavating and road grader within six (6) months of employment
• Completing 3 street operations written tests of snow operations, PPE, and Work Zone Safety within six (6) months of employment

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

Physical Demands:

• 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

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.

Equipment Used:

• 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.

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

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.