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SEASONAL STREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER

HIRING RANGE: $18.50 PER HOUR 

*Starting pay for a candidate with a CDL is $19.00 per hour*

About the Position:
Street Maintenance Workers complete routine maintenance projects, including road repairs, chip sealing, sidewalk maintenance, light construction, and concrete work; perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
What You'll Do:

• Participate in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, irrigation, and stormwater systems!
• Clean and seal cracks
• Rake, shovel and distribute materials necessary for the completion of jobs.
• Operate dump trucks and small equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed. 
What We're Looking For:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
• Ability to work in all types of weather, including high temperatures in direct sunlight while standing, walking, and/or kneeling.
• Ability to go from one task to another efficiently.
• A team-oriented approach to work.
• Consistent positive attitude and willingness to complete all types of tasks.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, and have the ability to do basic arithmetic.
• A valid driver's license. 
• Possession of a Class "B" Commercial Driver License (CDL) is preferred but not required.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play. 

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!   

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512. 

What We Offer: At the City of Grand Junction, we value the contributions of our seasonal employees and recognize the importance of work-life balance. While seasonal positions are temporary, employees accrue Healthy Accruals-earned time off to use as needed. 

The General Services Department, established in 2018, provides internal management services to support City departments in delivering cost-effective and efficient community programs. Responsibilities include fleet maintenance and acquisition, facilities and real estate management, parking, procurement, warehousing, project coordination, streets maintenance, golf course operations, right-of-way weed maintenance, solid waste and recycling services. The Department is committed to operational excellence through teamwork, leadership, and communication, ensuring City resources are well-managed and maintained to support the needs of the community.