Wastewater Utility Maintenance Mechanic (85154)

The Town of Erie is searching for our newest team member, to join us in our Wastewater division as our first Wastewater Utility Maintenance Mechanic! This is a newly approved position for 2026, in order to better support our reclamation facility with facility needs. 

Under general supervision, our Maintenance Mechanic participates in the maintenance of utility plants and related infrastructure and assists with the monitoring of a water or wastewater system.  At the entry level, work involves closely supervised training and a limited range of duties.

Work Hours: Typical working hours are 6:30AM – 3:00PM  

• Please note: The person in this position must be able to work an on-call rotating schedule as assigned and as needed for snow-related/other emergencies. 

Work Location: Erie North Water Reclamation Facility (501 State Hwy 52, Erie, CO 80516)    

• This position is 100% in-person and not eligible for remote work  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects, maintains, services and repairs a variety of equipment, such as pumps, motors, drives, electrical supplies, meters associated with water treatment, water supply and water storage facilities.   
• Prepares work orders and estimates of time and parts needed.   
• Studies equipment having frequent breakdowns to determine cause and attempt to prevent future occurrences.   
• Operates hand and power shop tools to perform repairs.   
• Maintains all hand and power tools in safe and efficient operating condition.   
• Operates a variety of equipment including light vehicles, chain saws, back hoes, snow removal equipment and lawn mowers.   
• Performs a variety of related duties as required (e.g., mowing, weed cutting, chemical loading and unloading.  
• Regulates use of equipment in the absence of supervisory personnel, if needed. 
• Responsible for shop area maintenance, safety and cleanliness.   
• Provides general guidance to temporary or seasonal laborers, as assigned. 
• Performs related work as required and assigned. 
• May assist in the performance of custodial and grounds maintenance duties as sweeping, mopping, painting, carpentry, composting duties and plumbing; lead plant tours for visitors. 
• Learns the maintenance and monitoring and some operations of a water/wastewater system.   

Minimum Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).  
• Two years of experience in utility maintenance or plant operations.  
• Must have a valid Colorado Driver License and satisfactory driving record. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Town of Erie Benefits:  

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. Click here to learn more. 

Designated full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:  

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options   
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans    
• Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)  
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability   
• Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)  
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year for numerous health/wellness purchases  
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program   
• Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL) and family sick leave program   
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire  
• 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)  
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO)  
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays   
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave   
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child   
• Option to “sell back” PTO after two years of continuous employment   
• 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral AND employer contributions   
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year   
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships  
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes   
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado  
• Half-off charging at Town-owned EV charging stations   
• Pet Insurance   
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub   
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program    
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities   

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!  

EEOC Statement:  The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes.  Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc. 

Salary : $29 - $38