Streets Operations Technician

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

Let’s be real, without solid streets, the city doesn’t move. That’s where you come in. As a Streets Operations Technician, you’ll be the hands-on pro keeping Aurora’s roads in top shape. From fixing potholes to clearing snow like a boss, you’ll be out there making sure people can get where they need to go safely. 

This isn’t your average “sit at a desk” gig—it’s boots on the ground, hands on the wheel, and gear in motion. If you like working outdoors, running heavy equipment, and being part of a crew that gets things done, keep reading. 

What you’ll be doing (a quick highlight reel): 

• Shovel, tamp, and repair streets (aka: goodbye potholes 👋). 
• Operate trucks, loaders, plows, and power tools like a pro. 
• Tackle snow and ice with serious equipment during 12-hour shifts. 
• Set up safe work zones so everyone stays protected. 

If you’re looking for a gig that keeps you moving, challenges your skills, and actually makes a difference in the community, this is it. 

This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Streets Operations Technicians. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position.

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

** ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ** 

The Hiring Range for this position is $23.91 - $29.89/hour.

The Streets Operations Technician performs semi-skilled tasks and operates automotive, ground and maintenance equipment to maintain, construct, and repair city streets projects for the Public Works department.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shovels and tamps asphalt.
• Loads and unloads tools.
• Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of streets.
• Operates and maintains specialized hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment such as a jackhammer, plate and jumping compactors, walk behind saws for asphalt and concrete cutting, single & tandem axle dump trucks, front-end loaders .
• Performs snow removal being a lead for other department operators.
• Operations with single and/or tandem axle plow trucks with sanders/tankers to include medium to heavy equipment for snow and ice removal and hauling.
• Setting up and taking down of Temporary Work Zones for roadway maintenance activities .
• Instructs and directs Streets Operations Workers. This includes leading operators from other departments for snow operations.
• Ability to load/unload and haul equipment with 2 & 3 axle trailers.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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.