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Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community? Please come join our Stormwater division as a Stormwater Maintenance Technician I II. Our mission is to maintain a friendly, hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation, while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers. In addition to growth and educational opportunities, we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions, as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family.

*Please note that we are currently recruiting for a Stormwater Maintenance Technician I or II. The selected candidate may progress to a Technician II or III in the future upon meeting the required qualifications and performance criteria.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing front-line services and performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks in maintenance and operation of stormwater facilities.

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town's core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Maintains, repairs, and improves stormwater facilities throughout the Town.
• Provides the Stormwater Supervisor and/or Stormwater Lead Technician with status reports and advises on projects/tasks related to or assigned to the Stormwater Division.
• Performs a variety of construction and maintenance tasks for stormwater facilities including the dredging of ponds and drainage channels, storm sewer cleaning, and hauling of materials.
• Performs manual labor tasks including, but not limited to, hand shoveling, rock/rip rap placement, seeding, and erosion control blanket installation.
• Performs a variety of routine maintenance tasks for drainage facilities including mowing and trimming of vegetation, tree pruning, and weed management.
• Operates mowers, trimmers, pumps, compressors, chain saws, power tools and other small equipment/tools necessary for the maintenance of stormwater facilities; operates construction equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and excavator, single-axle and tandem-axle dump trucks, trailers, skid steers, inspection camera, and sewer jet-vac equipment.
• Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs to related equipment. This can involve checking/servicing fuel, oil and coolant levels; tire pressure and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records.
• Performs snow/ice removal operations on Town's streets, sidewalks, trails and parking lots; operates single axle and tandem dump trucks with plows.
• Inspects existing stormwater infrastructure and completes all necessary paperwork associated with inspections and maintenance activities.
• Applies herbicides for weed mitigation to ponds and standing water to assist in Town's Mosquito Abatement Program.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all organizational values, policies, and procedures, including all verbal and written instructions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.

Employees within the Stormwater Maintenance Technician position series are eligible to participate in a self-initiated progression program for promotional advancement through technician levels. Below are the distinguishing characteristics for each level:

Technician I:

This is an entry-level position within the Stormwater Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician II by the performance of limited and routine tasks and duties assigned. Technician I is typically utilized as a training platform for employees having only limited or no related work experience.

This level prefers one (1) year of labor experience or six (6) months of experience in stormwater maintenance or a closely related field.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Fundamental and basic knowledge of/ability to perform stormwater maintenance duties, ability to operate motorized equipment, and effective communication skills.

This level requires the following certifications be initiated within six (6) months of hire: Traffic Control Technician/ATSSA Flagger and IS-100.

This level requires the following certifications be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: Erosion Control and/or Best Management Practices (BMP) course related to Stormwater, and a Class A, Commercial Driver's Permit with air brake and tanker endorsement.

Technician II:

This is a mid-level position within the Stormwater Maintenance Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician I by the performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician II receives only occasional instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician II role presumes all requirements of a Technician I (or the equivalent) have been met.

This level requires six (6) months of experience as a Stormwater Technician I or two (2) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within six (6) months of hire: Proficiency in the operation of back hoes, loaders, and forklifts, a general understanding of the Town's work order management system, and the ability to document performed duties accurately.

This level requires the following certifications be obtained within six (6) months of hire: Traffic Control Technician/ATSSA Flagger, Erosion and Sediment Control, State of Colorado Pesticide Applicator, Class A, Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements, IS-700.

Technician III:

This is an upper-level position within the Stormwater Maintenance Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician II by years of experience, additional licenses and certifications, performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician III receives limited instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician III role presumes all requirements of a Technician II (or the equivalent) have been met.

This level requires two (2) years of experience as a Stormwater Maintenance Technician II or five (5) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker. Seven (7) years of stormwater infrastructure maintenance experience is preferred.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Proficiency in the operation of excavators and inspection cameras.

This level requires the following certifications be initiated within 6 (six) months of hire and obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IS-200, IS-400, and IS-800.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in maintenance of Stormwater Facilities.
• Knowledge of computers and various software programs for communication, data entry, and task tracking.
• Skill in following verbal and written instructions and reporting operations both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to identify and implement risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage, and liability.
• Ability to operate and maintain small/light equipment such as weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, shop equipment and power tools.