Position Purpose

The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid-range.

In addition to the duties of the streets technician's I, II, III and IV positions, oversees assigned employees in the field while completing maintenance of streets, drainage ways and right of ways including but not limited to snow and ice control operations, asphalt paving and patching, concrete forming and finishing, drainage way maintenance, culvert installation, storm grate maintenance, metal welding and fabrication, street sweeping, sidewalk and handicap ramp sweeping, street island cleaning, trash cleanup, mowing operations, string trimmer operations, weed spraying, and dump truck operation. Performs specialized work of high complexity. Enforces safety policies and procedures.

Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees co-workers in field maintenance operations including but not limited to such programs as snow and ice control operations, asphalt paving and patching, concrete forming and finishing, drainage way maintenance, culvert installation, storm grate maintenance, metal welding and fabrication, street sweeping, sidewalk and handicap ramp sweeping, street island cleaning, trash cleanup, mowing operations, string trimmer operations, weed spraying, and dump truck operation.

• Dispatches snow and ice control operations working closely with the police department, route drivers and the public.

• Oversees employees in the field while performing maintenance of the streets and drainage infrastructure systems to insure safe streets and drainage ways to customers and discover any maintenance or repair needs.

• Oversees co-workers in the field in the duties associated with the streets division whether in the regular workday or after hours.

• Communicates with streets supervisor and streets technicians to discuss work assignments.

• Meets with streets supervisor in the planning, orders of supplies, scheduling repairs, and directs the completion of assigned work programs for the section.

• Recommends to streets supervisors work plans and schedules, infrastructure replacement, equipment and hand tool needs and priorities. Completes work orders and reports.

• Exercises initiative and judgment as well as making decisions within the scope of assigned authority.

• Addresses and handles citizen/customer concerns in a timely, professional manner, making decision and discussing potential mitigation with customers.

• Operates, inspects and maintains assigned equipment, including but not limited to all of the equipment for streets technician's I, II, III and IV's.

• Arranges for repairs of equipment.

• Performs shop and yard maintenance.

• Responds to emergency situations, whether in the regular workday or after hours.

• Carries a contact beeper or cell phone for response to after-hour emergency calls on a rotating basis with streets supervisors and streets technician IV's to assist customers as assigned by streets manager.

• Monitors and orders material inventory.

• Develops specifications for purchase of new and replacement equipment and materials.

• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment for self and enforces safety and CDL policies and procedures for assigned employees in the field.

• Provides field training including safety, equipment operation, and maintenance procedures.

• Possession of and maintains railroad certifications.

• Demonstrates a respectful attitude towards customers and coworkers that promotes teamwork, open communication, and effective customer service.

• Acts with the customer in mind, responds to requests promptly and provides effective services or solutions for customers.

• Exercises appropriate level of initiative and judgment to make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Advanced knowledge of public works and streets and drainage systems, construction, operation and maintenance.

• Advanced knowledge of the use of equipment used to maintain the streets infrastructure and drainage systems.

• Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software to maintain record systems. Develops database applications.

• Advanced knowledge of city safety policies and procedures.

• Proficient knowledge of city engineering specifications and meter accuracy standards.

• Proficient knowledge of city traffic control standards.

• Advanced working knowledge of flagging and signing and coning procedures, possession of flagging certification.

• Possession of and maintains NIMS certification.

• Proficient in the use of written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Acts as supervisor of crew in the absence of the streets supervisor.

• Other duties as required.

-Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job-

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:

Receives general direction from the streets supervisor. Assists the streets supervisor in establishment of weekly priorities. Generally expected to evaluate and respond to new situations that require immediate attention. Fieldwork is completed independently and given latitude to oversee specific situations that require immediate attention. Oversees employees in the field. Provides input and feedback on employee evaluations. Reports program status to the utility supervisor on a regular basis.

Financial Accountability:

Makes recommendations to supervisor for budget allocations pertaining to field operations. Purchases inventory and maintenance items using city procurement card using own discretion.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Oversees employees in the field. Makes recommendations in assigning and scheduling work, training and performance evaluations. Oversees work programs in the field.

COMMUNICATION/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal Contacts: Streets supervisor and crew, managers, fleet maintenance, water system operations, wastewater, engineering division, water quality division and other city departments.

External Contacts: Customers, vendors, contractors, and employees of other municipalities and special districts.

Qualifications - Working Environment / Minimum Qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

The work environment/physical activities described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Work is primarily performed in outdoor environment with high noise levels. Physical effort and activities include: This position requires strenuous physical work. Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 80 pounds occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently. Must be able to access underground vaults, manholes and structures. Exposure to adverse weather conditions, vehicle traffic, automobile fumes, toxic gases, flammable materials, confined spaces, blood borne pathogens, and dust, noise and dangers of working around construction sites.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE):

High school diploma or GED equivalent plus five (5) years experience with public works infrastructure or construction experience. Requires the following at the time of appointment: Colorado LTAP Road Scholar Diploma and demonstrated proficiency in the operation of all pieces of equipment used in the division. Possession of and maintains Colorado class A commercial driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

Materials used regularly include asphalt, tack oil, concrete, road base, sand, salt, magnesium chloride, roundup, and rodeo.

Equipment used regularly includes computer hardware and software, tandem axle dump trucks with trailer, snow removal equipment, front-end loader, backhoe, street sweeper, patch truck, asphalt roller, concrete saw, hydro-tamper, slope and industrial mowing tractors, distributor truck, tack trailer, forklift, and skid-steer, sidewalk sweeper, gator, portable welder, portable arrow board trailer and hydraulic hand tools.

Note:This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Vision Mission Values

The City's Core values are in every employee's individual Performance Plan which helps us to reinforce our expectations for living and working by our Core Values.

Every City employee is expected to perform his/her job to the highest professional standards. This includes upholding the City's values with integrity and accountability, acting in a manner that is respectful and inclusive towards others, and adhering to the City's policy on employee conduct as detailed in the personnel rules sec. 70-143.

Vision: We Dream Big and Deliver
Mission: We are dedicated to delivering superior services to enhance the lives of everyone in our community.
Values:
Innovation: We excel in creativity, flexibility and the use of best practices while valuing diverse backgrounds, ideas and perspectives.
Passion: We are a high performing, inclusive team inspiring each other to pursue excellence.
Opportunity: We value our diversity, embrace possibilities, face challenges, persevere and take action to deliver quality results.

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