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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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

Education: 

• Associate degree in civil engineering, public administration or directly related field.

Experience: 

• At least 4 years progressively responsible professional level experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of streets systems or equivalent.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering technology or a directly related field.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, materials, and operating procedures used in municipal street maintenance.
• Hazards and safety practices common to equipment used.
• Heavy construction and excavation techniques.
• Application of materials per operation.
• Soils Materials Knowledge.
• Concrete Materials Knowledge.
• Conventional Mix Asphalt Knowledge.
• Familiarity with Streets equipment
• Familiarity with Streets equipment.

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and supervisory skills.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.

Abilities: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, and citizens
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Establish and fulfill goals and objectives
• Direct and effectively supervise other employees
• Read, interpret and make practical applications of plans and specifications
• Make recommendations on new and proposed construction
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Supportive team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change
• Strong commitment to safety

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Colorado Class B CDL
• Must obtain ATSSA safety certificate 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
• Traffic Control Technician Certification within six (6) months of employment in the position        
• Must obtain city of Aurora Basic Supervisory certificate within six (6) months of employment in the position

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:

• Light to moderate physical work requiring ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
• Regular walking and standing.
• Some pushing, pulling, bending, crouching/stooping, and climbing to inspect drainage system and observe field work.
• Hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and equipment.
• Hand/foot coordination for operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Vision to read manuals, reports, and other written material.
• Speech communication, hearing, and listening for communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions with some exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes.

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computers and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel, and menu driven databases.
• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

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.