Assistant Streets Superintendent

*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.The application must be filled out completely; stating"see resume"anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring Range: $37.65/hour - $42.36/hour

Salary Range: $37.65/hour - $56.47/hour

Job Title: Assistant Streets Superintendent
Department: Streets
Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Summary: Performs administrative, supervisory, technical, and maintenance duties associated with the City of Aspen's Street and Fleet Management programs, consistent with the organization's values and mission statement.
Supervision Exercised and Received: This position works under the general supervision of the Streets Superintendent. Exercises direct supervision over Mechanic I and II.

Essential Job Functions:
Streets Operations
* Assists the Superintendent of Streets in providing direction for the operation and maintenance of the Streets Department function. This includes citizen relations, preventive maintenance, fleet evaluation and maintenance, inventory control, street evaluations, overlay projects, capital expansions, system/GIS mapping, transportation planning, coordination with other City departments and administering City Policy. Assists the Superintendent in preparing and administering the annual Street Department budget and City fleet budget, including developing departmental goals and budget objectives.
* Performs as a lead worker in the field as needed, working alongside staff on such duties as traffic control, asphalt patching, snow removal operations (including snow storage/melting), manual labor and equipment operation to complete projects efficiently and with quality results. Establishes and maintains safety programs for the department including scheduling safety meetings
Supervision
* Executes leadership and supervision responsibilities through sound judgment, focusing on quality improvement, managing and resolving conflict, fostering a culture of accountability, clearly defining responsibilities and expectations, setting goals, providing motivation and performance feedback, recognizing contributions and encouraging training and development.
Fleet Management
* Coordinates all fleet management functions, including mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, parts inventory control and vehicle/equipment purchasing. Administers work order system. Assists in the preparation and administration of the City fleet budget. Establishes and coordinates an ongoing equipment replacement program for all departments. Evaluates maintenance vs. replacement costs, lease vs. purchase options, and internal fleet fund vs. departmental purchases. Coordinates with departments to research and provide professional expertise in purchasing most appropriate and cost-effective vehicles/equipment to meet specified needs. Prepares specifications and bid documents. Follows procurement code and budgetary guidelines in purchasing vehicles and equipment.
Training
* Responsible for mechanic training and assisting with the training of Operators I, II and III for the Equipment Operator Certification Program and through on-the-job instruction to help ensure safe, effective, and efficient equipment operation and performance in all job duties.
City Organizational Values
* Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:
* Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
* Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
* Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
* Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
* Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
* Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
* Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
* Team Building: Works to build and maintain high performing teams to includes appreciating differences and reinforcing a sense of belonging.
* Accountability & Trust: Follows through on commitments, takes responsibility for outcomes, and values relationships.
* Strategic Thinking: Works to bring a strategic focus to daily work, anticipates problems and considers solutions.
* Business Acumen: Demonstrates understanding of business processes, objectives, and goals.
* Equipment Operation: Knowledge of machines, heavy equipment, safety regulations, and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; be able to perform maintenance and repairs as necessary.
* Safety: Knowledge of policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety operations relevant to the Streets Department.
* Training Administration: Ability to use job-specific training principles to effectively instruct individuals and groups.
* Business Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
* Problem Solving: Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Minimum Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: Three years of experience in street maintenance, repair operations, and heavy equipment operation including three years in a supervisory capacity.
Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Email). Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms.
Licenses & Certifications: Commercial Driver's License (CDL); Must possess a State of Colorado Class B driver's license with tanker endorsement.
NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.
NOTE: This position is required to comply with state, federal and local regulations concerning Drug and Alcohol Testing procedures applicable to holders of Commercial Driver's License (CDLs) holders which includes but is not limited to: pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing and a completed, satisfactory previous employer reference form.
Position Type and Work Hours:
* Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.
* Evening and weekend hours may be required in addition to or instead of normal hours to meet job requirements.
* On-call: Required to perform various activities related to emergency response situations. Must be available during periods of emergency for 24-hour call out. Such activities may include snow removal, monitoring mud slides and high water, sandbagging and cleaning up debris. Assists the City Police and Fire Department and other protective service agencies as necessary.
Work Environment:
* Indoors: Standard office environment. Work may be performed in a well-lighted, heated, and vented shop. Exposure to some fumes, dust, chemicals, heat, and noise is present.
* Outdoors: Exposed to dust, chemical cleaners and extreme temperature change, noise and fumes, or heavy vehicular/pedestrian traffic.
Physical Demands:
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another.
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.