Public Works Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions:

This is an illustrative description of the essential functions of this position. This is not a fully inclusive list.

·        Maintain, and implement routine preventative work necessary for road, bridge, and drainage maintenance/repairs, including grading, plowing, and drainage needs

·        Repair and update drainage systems for proper flow

·        Maintain, update and replace when required traffic control signs, road markings, barricades and other advisory signage

·        Be available to conduct maintenance activities during an emergency. This may require work outside of established hours.

·        Give reports on department activities to the Board of Trustees, in absence of supervisor.

·        Maintain and repair park facilities, gazebo, and lake area

·        Carry out needed mowing, watering, trash removal, landscape repairs, painting of various structures, signs, and other repairs and improvements as needed.

·        Maintain bridges to meet standards and requirements in conjunction with Town Engineer

·        Conduct all physical maintenance and daily operational needs for the swimming pool

·        Work with contractors to ensure that contractors have left the area in acceptable condition.

·        Maintain expenditures in accordance with approved budget

·        Purchase necessary materials, tools, supplies, etc. to maintain efficient performance

·        Maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools through preventative maintenance

·        Maintain Forestry Program for trimming and removal of trees

·        Provide support for community events as assigned

·        Review property/casualty insurance audit and loss control information and implement needed actions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·        Ability to operate all equipment owned by the Town, including backhoe, road grader, water truck, dump truck, snow plow/sand spreader, passenger pickups, hand mowers, and power deck machine

·        Ability to work independently and to complete activities according to daily work schedule

·        Knowledge of Town Code of Ordinances as they apply to Public Works activities

·        Knowledge of road maintenance principles, including compaction, shouldering and ditch work

·        Knowledge of uniform traffic control devices and regulation

·        Knowledge of occupational safety, health, and environmental standards

·        Knowledge of local emergency plan and reactive measures

·        Ability to perform manual labor necessary for all aspects of this position

·        Ability to perform general mathematics as it relates to the essential functions

·        Ability to read and write in the English language

·        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, peers, administration, and elected officials

Qualifications:

·        Valid Colorado CDL drivers license, or the ability to obtain such license

·        Certified Pool Operator’s license

Education/Experience:

·        High school graduate or GED equivalency required. 

·        Three or more years of experience in road maintenance preferred, including grader operation

Pay: $22-27 per hour

The Town offers a comprehensive package of benefits including PTO leave, thirteen paid holidays, medical insurance, social security; and a retirement program with a 3% town match.