Streets Maintenance Worker I, II, III, IV

Salary: $22.59 - $39.84 Hourly
Location : Golden, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00110
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for Streets Maintenance Worker position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be This position will be posted continuously until filled.

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

• Location, location, location- Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.
• Paid time off- Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
• Great benefits- The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement ()

Performs a variety of activities and equipment operation in the construction, maintenance, and general services related to street, storm drain, pavement marking, and street signing activities. Requires some on-call work. Skill level required depends on level as explained below.
Full Salary Ranges - DOQ based level of experience:
Maintenance Worker I: Entry level position - $22.59-$31.63
Maintenance Worker II: Performs semi-skilled to skilled tasks - $24.40-$34.16
Maintenance Worker III: Performs semi-skilled to skilled tasks - $26.35-$36.89
Maintenance Worker IV: Journey level position - $28.46-$39.84
JOB SUMMARY

Involved in all aspects of asphalt and concrete repair and maintenance; shovel and spread asphalt and asphalt base in patching, repairing, and reconstruction streets.

Participate in the marking of streets and curbs; installation of sign posts and signs; install pavement marking; and perform basic building tasks. Install by direction street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street repair.

Trim and remove trees and root systems from public right-of-way areas. Clean debris from streets, ditches, and other public right-of-way areas.

Snow plowing, sanding, and ice control duties as assigned. Must be available to work after normal working hours and on weekends as needed for snow/ice control maintenance during winter months. (September 1 - April 30).

Operate and perform routine maintenance to construction equipment such as dump trucks, front end loaders, sweepers, patch truck, rollers, and power tools such as compressors, jack hammers, paint sprayers, sandblasters, and concrete saws.

General construction maintenance, routine facility, and vehicle maintenance as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).

Maintenance Worker I
Experience in general construction or municipal government a plus.

Maintenance Worker II
Prerequisite Equipment Proficiencies: Dump Truck, and Patch Truck.
Prerequisite Training and Certification: Class B CDL. Flagger Certification.

Prerequisite Technical Capabilities: Ability to navigate Arc map and Categraph and identify City assets at a given location.

Maintenance Worker III
Minimum two years streets maintenance experience required.

Prerequisite Equipment Proficiencies: Dump Truck, Patch Truck, Loader, Crack Sealer, and Roller.

Prerequisite Training and Certification: Class B CDL. Flagger Certification, AASHTO TC3 Preventive Measures and Preservation Treatments Certificate.

Prerequisite Technical Capabilities: GIS/Arc Map, Ability to navigate Arc map or Cartegraph and identify City assets at a given location.

Maintenance Worker IV
Minimum four years streets maintenance experience required.

Prerequisite Equipment Proficiencies: Dump Truck, Patch Truck, Crack Sealer, Roller, Backhoe, Loader, Sweeper and Skidsteer.

Prerequisite Training and Certification: Class B CDL. Class A CDL Preferred. Flagger Certification, Road Scholar I, Traffic Control Supervisor, Asset Management.

Prerequisite Technical Capabilities: GIS/Arc Map, Ability to navigate Arc map or Cartegraph and identify City assets at a given location. Ability to input asset and work maintenance data to Cartegraph via iPad or desktop computer.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Good driving record with a valid driver's license.

Maintenance Worker I
Valid Class B CDL required within 3 months of hire.

Maintenance Worker II
Current Class B CDL required.
Flagger certification required.

Maintenance Worker III
Class A or B CDL required.
Flagger certification required.
ASSHTO TC3 Preventive Measures and Preservation Treatments Certificate

Maintenance Worker IV
Good driving record with a current Class A or B CDL required. Class A preferred.
Road Scholar I certification required.
Flagger certification required.
Traffic Control Supervisor training required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of proper use of general construction tools and equipment; methods, techniques, and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the construction and maintenance of asphalt and/or concrete infrastructure; methods, techniques, and the operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in traffic marking paint/tape and sign installation.

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Hand and power tools, pick-up truck, dump truck, patch truck, crack sealer, roller, backhoe, loader, sweeper, skidsteer and other light mechanical equipment as needed. Asphalt and concrete tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds assisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Regular Full-Time (RFT) employees of the City of Golden currently receive numerous benefits as part of their total compensation package. These benefits are in addition to mandated benefits such as: workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and social security. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee while others require employee cost sharing or contributions. Employees are eligible to enroll in most benefits upon hire.

The City of Golden's benefit package can comprise an average of 35% of total compensation.

Employer Paid Benefits Include:
Term Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program

Cost Sharing Benefits Include:
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
401(a) Retirement Plan

Full-time employees can also take advantage of:
Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Vision Coverage
Tuition Program
Supplemental Life Insurance

Full-Time employees receive the following leave options:
128 Hours of Annual Leave (accrued each pay period)
96 Hours of Sick Leave (accrued each pay period)
12 Paid Company Holidays

For more detailed information please refer to the section of our website.
01

The hiring range for this position is $22.59 - $39.84 per hour based upon experience and qualifications. Are you comfortable with this range of pay?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your previous construction/streets maintenance experience?

• General construction experience
• Less than 2 years streets maintenance experience
• 2-3 years streets maintenance experience
• 4 years or more of streets maintenance experience
• None of the above

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record? A good driving record includes, but is not limited to, no suspension or revocation of license within the last three years and no conviction of a DUI, DUID, DWAI or any hit and run accident within the past two years.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a current Class A or Class B CDL?

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• None of the above

06

If you are not currently a CDL holder, are you able to obtain a Class B CDL within 3 months of your hire date?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - Current CDL Holder

07

The schedule for this position is 40 hours a week with the ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weeknights and weekends for snow removal and/or special events. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have Sign and Pavement Marking knowledge along with the MUTCD?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have any of the following certifications/training?

• Flagger Certification
• Road Scholar I
• Road Scholar II
• AASHTO TC3 Preventative Measures & Preservation Treatments
• Traffic Control Supervisor Training
• Asset Management
• None of the above

10

If you are on call, could you be at our shop facility within 30 minutes during times when road conditions are good?

• Yes
• No

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