Streets & Utilities Operations Technician I, II, or III

The City of Louisville invites motivated, hard-working, and collaborative individuals to apply for our Streets & Utilities Operations Technician I, II, or III position. *Please review the Salary, Hiring Ranges, and Qualifications below.

Are you looking for a career that you can start with little to no experience but has the capability for growth, salary increases, and excellent benefits?

No two days are exactly the same at City of Louisville Streets & Utilities Operations. Working in a team-focused environment within a small department, the selected candidate will work on a variety of street infrastructure as well as water, wastewater, and stormwater maintenance work, and other projects. An employee in this position will have the opportunity to operate a variety of light-duty trucks, dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, street sweepers, and front-end loaders. The City of Louisville’s Street Maintenance division is part of the Public Works department. The division is responsible for maintaining approximately two hundred and sixty (260) miles of streets within the City’s 8-square-mile jurisdiction. The Louisville Operations Division is responsible for street maintenance and snow plowing, all water and sewer main maintenance, water meter replacement and reading, utility locates, and storm drainage.

This great opportunity offers:

• Career progression model where advancement is achieved through training, work performance, and certifications received
• Options for flexible scheduling and work/life balance:
  1. 4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) May through September
  2. 5-day work schedule in the winter (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
  3. 40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies
• Work wear provided, including $225 towards steel-toe boots; winter work wear provided (including bibs).

2026 Hiring range by level(dependent on experience, certification levels, and other qualifications described below):
 Technician I:            $24.19 ($50,315.20) to $27.82 ($57,865.60) 
Technician II:           $26.13 ($54,350.40) to $30.05 ($62,504)
Technician III:          $27.62 ($57,449.60) to $32.45 ($67,496)
 
2026 Salary range by level:
Technician I:            $24.19 ($50,315.20) to $33.02 ($68,681.60) 
 Technician II:           $26.13 ($54,350.40) to $35.66 ($74,172.80)
 Technician III:          $27.62 ($57,449.60) to $39.15 ($81,432.00)
 
 The City of Louisville offers the following benefits for all Tier 1 positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Tuition Assistance
• Learning & Development Opportunities Wellness Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and 12 holidays

Applications will be reviewed as submitted, and interviews will be scheduled until all positions are filled.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Operate street sweepers, light-duty trucks, dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, and snowplows in the performance of operations, maintenance, and construction projects and assignments.
• Load and haul fill rock, asphalt, and other road patch materials.
• Apply asphalt patches, asphalt overlay, set concrete forms, and perform other street and construction repairs and maintenance functions.
• Install and repair new and existing utility and service lines.
• Operate or assist in the operation of monitoring equipment; clear utility lines and repair breaks in the lines as needed; seal manholes; use high-pressure hoses to clean sewers.
• Plow and remove snow from City right-of-ways during and after snowstorms.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on various equipment that may include checking temperature, greasing, checking oil levels, cleaning, and painting.
• Install and replace water meters of all sizes.
• Repair and maintain fire hydrants.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor adjustments on equipment prior to, during, and after operating.
• Act as a flag person to guide and direct traffic at construction and repair sites.
• Read water meters with automatic meter reading equipment.
• Operations Technician level III will occasionally act as a crew lead.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY DUTIES: 

• None

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular and predictable attendance required. 
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:   

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent educational credential.
• Some experience in operating streets and drainage construction and repair equipment preferred.
• An equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience may be considered.

The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications for a Technician I below, and the technician level will be selected based on qualifications and experience as deemed acceptable by the City of Louisville.  
 
Streets & Utilities Operations Technician I Requirements: The following requirements are paid for by the City and provided as scheduling allows:   

• Up to one year's experience working with Streets & Utilities Operations. 
• CDL (B)tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire (DOH).
• Flagger certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOH.
• Trench & Shoring Safety Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOH.
• First Aid/ CPR/ AED certified or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOH.
  

• One (1) to two (2) years' experience working with Streets & Utilities Operations.
• Water Distribution Class 1 certification.
• Wastewater Collection Class 1 certification.
• Confined Space Entry certification.
• Traffic Control Technician certification.

Streets & Utilities Operations Technician III Requirements:       
In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician III will have increased responsibility and must have:

• Two (2) to four (4) years' experience working with Streets & Utilities Operations.
• Water Distribution Class 2 and 3 certifications.
• Wastewater Collection Class 2 and 3 certifications.
• Traffic Control Supervisor certification.
• Trench Safety Supervisor certification.
• Stormwater Inspector training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and traffic laws necessary to perform assigned work.
• Knowledge of asphalt and concrete repair.
• Knowledge of the operation and use of light-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City of Louisville.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater distribution and collection systems, and/or knowledge in other related fields.
• Skill in the safe operation of heavy equipment in rough, uneven, or slippery conditions.
• Skill in the use of equipment necessary to maintain a water distribution and wastewater collection system.
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to inspect machinery and mechanical equipment in operation and to detect flaws and defects in operation.
• Ability to work from and read sketches, maps, blueprints, diagrams, and charts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to be on call, work nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to report to work within thirty-five to forty (35-40) minutes when on call.

LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE:

• Refer to requirements under the ‘Education, Training, and Experience’ heading for explanation of certification type and level requirements.
• Current driver’s license in good standing with no major violations in the past three (3) years, with the ability to obtain a Commercial Class B with tanker endorsement, Colorado Driver's License within six (6) months of hire, and must maintain good standing through employment.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

This position requires regular physical activity and involves medium to heavy work. Duties include standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 80 pounds with assistance.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may occur in all weather conditions, on uneven terrain, and in potentially hazardous environments. The position requires sufficient strength, stamina, agility, vision, and hearing to safely perform essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve exposure to noise, traffic, heavy equipment, tools, chemicals, and uneven terrain. The work environment may include confined spaces and hazardous conditions typical of public infrastructure maintenance. Emergency response and non-standard work hours may be required.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION: 9506

FLSA STATUS:    Non-Exempt

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The City of Louisville is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process and during employment.

The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for people with disabilities seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodation for testing and employment to qualified applicants.

Salary : $50,315 - $81,432