Public Works Streets Technician I/II

Position: Public Works Streets Technician I or II

Department: Public Works

Hourly Pay Range: D.O.E. (Technician I $23.17 - $31.28) or (Technician II $25.49 - $34.41)

Reports to: Public Works Supervisor

Benefits: The Town offers an excellent benefits package including full health, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, including insurance deductible reimbursement, and partial coverage for family health, dental, and vision; short- and long-term disability and life insurance; and a retirement contribution package.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Technician performs skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of various infrastructure, including streets, multi-use paths, sidewalks, bridges, roadsides, drainage systems, and signage. The Technician performs skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of various infrastructures, including roadsides and signage. In an entry-level position, the incumbents receive training to develop skills and proficiency in all duties required of a journey-level position. Drives a Town vehicle in the normal course of business. All employees are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary per the Town of Severance’s core values of TOWN PRIDE philosophies and the Town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time

• Performs a variety of duties that requires considerable knowledge of the use and wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Assists, performs, and/or directs a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities, or inspections including street signage, street sweeping, pavement markings, concrete maintenance, and asphalt maintenance.
• Operates heavy and light duty equipment to perform related maintenance and construction assignments such as front-end loader, dump truck, motor grader, sweeper, skid steer, backhoe, and snowplow.
• Performs a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools, light power equipment, and heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Performs routine safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance activities on vehicles and equipment and maintains records of activities.
• Fabricates, installs, and maintains a variety of specialized and complex equipment such as traffic data collection devices, traffic signal equipment, and school zone speed awareness signs and performs light mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Performs data entry of information, maintenance logs, and other data in spreadsheets and pavement management software.
• Maintains a safe working environment including working in traffic and congested areas, working in ditches and confined spaces, and in all work environments.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Prepares necessary records and reports.
• Assists in the cleaning and organization of the shop area.
• Performs snow removal activities either by hand, with small equipment, or heavy equipment as assigned.
• Must be able to work on-call schedule as assigned.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or general education degree with course work in math and science is required. Two years of related working experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license
• Public Works Technician Streets Technician I: Flagger Certification within a year of hire, Permit-Required Confined Space Certification within a year of hire, Valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class B and good driving record.
• Public Works Technician Streets Technician II: Flagger Certification, Permit-Required Confined Space Certification, Valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class B with tanker endorsement or higher, Possess an LTAP Road Scholar I Certification.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILL

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Some knowledge of the terminology of the field and its practices and procedures.
• Preferred knowledge of MUTCD
• Knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery, and of the treatment processes involved in the collection, pumping, and treatment of water and wastewater, including routine laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of the operation of personal computers and ability to utilize Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records according to required procedures and standards.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematic calculations.
• Ability to exercise proper judgment in operating and maintenance decisions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to follow standard safety procedures.
• Ability to adhere to policy and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Strong attention to detail & legible handwriting.
• Ability to read, speak, and write the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & communication (written & oral).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to job responsibilities.
• Ability to work in stressful situations, under time constraints, and in a team environment.
• Must maintain a good motor vehicle driving record. Aptitude for operating tools and equipment.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform moderate/heavy physical work, to lift 75 pounds, and to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, crawl, twist, reach, kneel, grasp, push, pull, and perform a variety of similar body movements.
• Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone, and by two-way radio; ability to hear equipment and malfunctions.
• Ability to see and read instructions, manuals, electric dials and gauges, and similar documents.

 JOB ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.
• Responds to calls as needed; works weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays and be on-call on a rotating basis.
• Candidates of all experience levels are eligible
• Individuals with education/experience in natural sciences, skilled labor trades, or other related fields are encouraged to apply

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This position is primarily working for the Streets Division within Public Works; however, cross-training and other duties may be assigned such as:

• Work in and around underground utilities.
• Manual digging and excavating
• Upkeep and cleaning of all Town facilities and restrooms.
• Make repairs to and maintains Town buildings; perform janitorial work; set up for meetings; move furniture.
• Assisting Meters with reading and maintenance, service orders, conducting turn-offs and turn-ons of residential and commercial water services.
• Assisting Distribution, Collections, and Storm Operations with the maintenance of sanitary sewer, water, and storm-related items.
• Assisting Locates with utility locates.
• Assisting in Town events preparation, operation, and breakdown

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

HOURS OF WORK

• Regular working hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and outside of regular work hours as necessary.  Summer hours may apply (4 days of a work week of 10-hour shifts). On-call rotation required.

NOTE:  This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles, or responsibilities associated with the position.  Nothing in this position description restricts the Town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.  The Town is an “at-will” employer, and Town employees may be separated from employment at any time and the discretion of management. 

THE TOWN OF SEVERANCE IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYER

The Town of Severance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin ancestry, age 40 or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or other characteristics protected by law. The Town of Severance will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:  Because the possession and use of marijuana whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the Town is a drug-free workplace, the Town will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the Town while marijuana is in the body.  The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. 

THE POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION BY SUBMITTING OF A RESUME AND SUBMISSION OF A COVER LETTER THROUGH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• The Town of Severance website
  
• In Person to 3 S. Timber Ridge Parkway, Severance CO 80550
• Indeed Job Posting
• Glassdoor Job Posting
• ZipRecruiter