Salary: $18.50 HourlyLocation : Grand Junction, COJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 202401621Department: General ServicesOpening Date: 01/01/2025Closing Date: ContinuousDescriptionSTREETS MAINTENANCE WORKER (SEASONAL)Hiring Range: $18.50 per Hour Starting pay for a candidate with a CDL is $19.00 per hourAbout the Position: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. About Grand Junction General Services Streets Division: The Streets Division is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 1,150 lane miles of streets. To accomplish this undertaking, a 12-year maintenance cycle is utilized to perform essential preventive maintenance measures to sustain a quality transportation infrastructure network. Much of the primary preventative maintenance components performed by seasonal maintenance workers are the Crack-fill, Patching, and Chip Seal programs. Join our dynamic team in our effort to maintain and preserve our streets. About Our Culture:At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. Duties What You'll Do:
- Participate in the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, irrigation, and storm water 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.
Qualifications 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. **Starting pay for candidate with a CDL is $19.00 per hour.What We're Looking For:
- Must be 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 ability to do basic arithmetic.
- 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. Supplemental InformationGrand 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.###.####. In addition to their paychecks, seasonal employees of the City of Grand Junction receive the following benefits: Paid Sick Time: Employees accrue Paid Sick Time at the rate of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year. Accrual begins on the employee's date of hire. Paid Sick Time may be used for reasons related to mental or physical illness, injury, or health conditions. Unused Sick Time will be paid out upon separation of employment. Parks & Recreation Benefits: Seasonal employees are eligible for Aquatics benefits if they work an average of 10 hours per week. Employees and their immediate family members may purchase a $25 annual Aquatics pass for use of the Lincoln Park-Moyer Pool and Orchard Mesa Pool. Paid Time Off: Seasonal employees working more than 1040 hours in the previous season accrue eight (8) hours of PTO at the beginning of their second season and accrue eight (8) additional hours with each season worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours. Balances do not carry over from year to year and, if not used, will be paid to the employee at the end of the season.Employee Assistance Program: Confidential, short-term counseling and referral system for employees.457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Account: Seasonal employees who work over 1040 hours per year are eligible to participate in this tax deferred retirement savings plan. Grand Junction Federal Credit Union: Offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, etc. Call them at (970) ###-#### or visit them at 633 24 Road, Grand Junction, CO 8150. Health Club: Crossroads Fitness Center offers City employees and their family members corporate club rates.An Award-Winning Wellness Incentive Program: A program developed by the Wellness Committee to incentivize financial, physical, and mental health, an opportunity to earn savings on health insurance premiums, departmental wellness challenges and more!Health Insurance: Part-time seasonal employees are not eligible for City paid health insurance but may be eligible for health care coverage through the Affordable Health Care Act. You can find more information regarding these plans by going to
