Job Details

Job Location

Leon A Wurl Service Center - Erie, CO

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$22.03 - $33.35 Hourly

Job Category

Public Works

Description

Join our dedicated Utilities team as a D&C Maintenance Technician I or II, dependent on qualifications, and play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our Town's essential infrastructure! This position, primarily within the Distribution & Collection Division (D&C), involves performing a variety of tasks, ranging from unskilled to skilled labor, to support the maintenance and operation of our water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems.

You'll assist in maintaining other infrastructure projects, working under general supervision to develop the skills necessary for increasing autonomy and responsibility.

With opportunities for cross-training and professional growth, you'll engage in diverse tasks, adhere to safety protocols, and contribute to a dynamic work environment.

Join us and make a tangible impact on the community while advancing your career in Utilities. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town's mission, vision and values of PRIDE .

Work Hours : 7 : 00AM - 3 : 00PM

Employee must be able to work on-call schedule as assigned and outside of normal working hours.

Work Location : 150 Bonnell Ave, Erie, CO 80516

Pay Range :

D &C Maintenance Tech I

$ 22.03 / hour

$ 25.45 / hour

$28.86 / hour

D &C Maintenance Tech II

$25.46 / hour

$29.41 / hour

$33.35 / hour

Posting Dates : 5 / 22 / 2024 - 06 / 05 / 2024

Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11 : 59pm on 6 / 5 / 2024 in order to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Essential

• Assists, performs and / or directs a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities to include sanitary sewer jetting, manhole maintenance and inspection, storm water system maintenance, hydrant flushing and maintenance, repair water, sewer, and storm lines, valve exercising and maintenance, PRV inspections and maintenance, monitoring lift stations, and CCTV inspections of the utility system.
• I nstalls and maintains a variety of specialized and complex equipment related to distribution, collection, and storm operations and performs light mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Operates heavy and light duty equipment to perform related maintenance and construction assignments.
• Performs a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools, light power equipment and heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Performs or inspects distribution, collection and storm installations and works with Town inspectors as needed.
• Performs snow removal activities either by hand, small equipment or heavy equipment as assigned.

Administrative and Customer Service

• Performs data entry of information, maintenance logs and other data in spreadsheets and related software.
• Responds to customers and contractors inquiries and complaints.
• Prepares necessary records and reports.

Safety

• Performs a variety of duties that requires considerable knowledge of the use and wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Performs routine safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance activities on vehicles and equipment and maintains records of activities.
• Maintains a safe working environment to include working in traffic and congested areas, working in ditches and confined spaces and all work environments.
• Assists in the cleaning and organization of shop area.

Operations & Maintenance Support

• Assisting Meters with reading and maintenance, service orders, conducting turn-offs and turn-ons of residential and commercial water services.
• Assisting Streets with maintenance of roadways and signage.
• Assisting Locates with utility locates.
• Assisting in Town events preparation, operation and break down.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

D&C Maintenance Technician I

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with one (1) year of laboring, maintenance, equipment operations or other experience preferred.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
• Required to obtain a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class B within one year.
• Permit Required Confined Space Certification within one year.

D&C Maintenance Technician II

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with two (2) years of working experience in the utility field.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATES / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
• Valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class B with tanker endorsement.
• Flagger Certification.
• Permit Required Confined Space Certification.
• Stormwater (PACE) Certificate or equivalent.
• Level I certification in both Collection and Distribution from the Colorado Operator Certification Program Office.
• Level II certification in either Collection or Distribution from the Colorado Operator Certification Program Office.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED :

Knowledge of : use or learn to use hand tools and heavy equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, skid steer and other mobile machinery.

Knowledge of basic math skills including how to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Skills in : Ability to use or learn to use hand tools and heavy equipment such as front-end loader, motor grader, sweeper, backhoe, dump truck, skid steer, and other mobile machinery.

Ability to complete basic math such as how to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Ability to read maps and drawings. Ability to trouble-shoot and resolve problems involving variables in any standardized situation.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with employees and the public. Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and / or small group situation, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to supervise and direct subordinates in the absence of division supervisor.

Environmental Factors :

Work is frequently performed in an inside standard office environment as well as an outside setting. Frequent to constant use of a personal computer.

Work may involve competing demands, performing multiple tasks, and working to deadlines. Tasks frequently require outside work with moderate to high noise levels and local travel (rarely requiring out of town travel).

Tasks frequently include walking on uneven surfaces and exposure to chemicals, gases, fumes, dust, vibrations, use of light to heavy equipment operations and working in traffic;

occasionally working with heights and extreme temperatures.

Physical Factors :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly grasping, fingering, and handling items as well as talking and hearing.

Employee will frequently be sitting, standing, reaching, or walking for extended periods of time, use of near visual acuity and constantly moving objects weighing over 10 pounds, frequently over 50 pounds and occasionally over to 100 pounds.

Occasionally tasks require stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, balancing, use of far visual acuity, color discrimination, and peripheral vision.

Employee may rarely have tasks requiring running or use of depth perception.

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 Plans
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Employer paid Basic Life / AD&D
• Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Diagnosis and infertility treatment options via Cigna plans
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program
• Up to 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave - 1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked in a pay period
• 3.5 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
• 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 contributions AND employer contributions
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships.
• 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

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.

Last updated : 2024-06-11