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

As a Trades Supervisor for Traffic Signals, you will lead a dedicated team to ensure the safety and connectivity of our community’s infrastructure. A high-level overview of your day will include coordination of skilled crews and solving complex technical challenges to keep Aurora’s traffic signal systems operating at peak performance. Beyond technical oversight, you are a mentor, providing the training and resources your team needs to thrive in a high-tech electrical environment.

You will join a Public Works Department that is rapidly growing and deeply rooted in our Core4 values: Customer Service, Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. We pride ourselves on a welcoming culture where your expertise in process improvement and budget management directly impacts the city’s modernization. In this role, you aren't just maintaining equipment; you are building a safer, more efficient Aurora through proactive maintenance and collaborative leadership. We foster an environment that encourages professional growth, highlighted by our commitment to helping you obtain your City of Aurora Basic Supervisory certificate. You will act as a vital bridge between engineering staff and field operations, ensuring every project meets our high standards. Joining us means becoming part of a supportive team that adapts to change with a positive, safety-first attitude. Come lead the way in a department that values your skills as much as your commitment to public service.

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 7 years of progressively responsible experience in skilled maintenance, repair, or construction work in assigned function.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IMSA Traffic Signal Level III Certificate.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and operating procedures utilized in assigned function and hazards and safety practices common to machinery and equipment utilized.
• Elements of supervision and training
• Tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment
• Inspection techniques and procedures
• City of Aurora Standards and Specifications for traffic signals
• Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Skill in operation of equipment and tools of assigned function.

Abilities: 

• Repair and test traffic signal equipment
• Operate and properly utilize tools, vehicles, testing, and computer equipment
• Read, understand, and interpret plans and specifications
• Prepare detailed written reports, procedures, and memos
• Keep up to date with new and changing techniques and procedures related to traffic signal operations and maintenance
• Inspect and evaluate the work of others
• Operate a standard office computer to enter data, retrieve data, utilize spreadsheets, and other applications
• Understand oral and written instructions.
• Operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees.
• Supportive team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to change.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Colorado Driver’s License
• Must obtain city of Aurora Basic Supervisory certificate within six (6) months of employment in the position or as the class becomes available.     

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 physical work requiring ability to lift 20 pounds with or without assistance.
• Occasional lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Considerable walking and standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and bending.
• Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation motorized equipment.
• Some speech communication to give information.
• Clear vision to read operating manuals and instruction.
• Hearing/listening for receiving and interpreting information and warning signals.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, street traffic and materials used in traffic maintenance such as paint and chemicals.

Equipment Used:

• Motor vehicles such as pickup trucks etc.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) during 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.