Distribution & Collection Maintenance Technician I (87649)

Town of Erie•Erie, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Erie’s Utilities Department is seeking a dependable, skilled, and motivated Distribution & Collection (D&C) Maintenance Technician to join our hardworking team. In this vital role, you’ll help maintain and improve the critical infrastructure that keeps our town’s distribution system, wastewater collection systems and other Town infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. Whether it’s inspecting lift stations, or repairing a broken water main, your work will make a meaningful difference — and every day will offer something new. Our technician level I position is entry-level, and we are looking for people who are interested in learning new skills and open to new opportunities! No experience? No problem! We offer hands-on training to help you develop the skills you need to succeed and advance in your career.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record required
Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class B required within one (1) year.
Confined Space Certification within one (1) year.
Interview Process
Reference checks
Background checks include: National and County Criminal Scan, Sex-Offender Registry check and Motor Vehicle Report through DMV
DOT 5 Panel Expanded Drug Test
Commercial Driver's License Information System (CDLIS) Check

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of laboring, heavy maintenance, equipment operations or other experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists, performs and/or directs a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities to include sanitary sewer jetting, manhole maintenance and inspection, 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.
Installs and maintains a variety of specialized and complex equipment related to distribution, collection, 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 works with Town inspectors as needed.
Performs snow removal activities either by hand, small equipment or heavy equipment as assigned.
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.
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.
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.

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) 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 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
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer