Equipment Operator Stormwater Maintenance

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

11h•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator for Stormwater Maintenance will operate with a commitment to the One City, One Team approach, positively collaborate with team members and residents, and show a dedication to excellent service with courtesy and kindness! This role is responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs of the City's stormwater infrastructure, including storm sewers, inlets/catch basins, manholes, channels, swales, permanent stormwater quality treatment measures (best management practices/BMPs), and other associated infrastructure. The position involves operating various heavy and specialized equipment, responding to emergency situations, and performing routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED required.
Must possess a valid Class B commercial drivers license (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsement.
Must work safely, lead by example, and adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Good record keeping skills are necessary as well as basic computer skills, including the ability to use project and asset management software.
Must be able to occasionally work odd hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime, particularly during snow season and during flooding events.
Must serve as the on-call 24/7 responder on a rotating basis with other Storwmwater equipment operators (for after hours, weekend, and holiday emergency duty).
Flexibility and ability to reach the Public Works Administration Building within 30 minutes during adverse weather is required.
Frequent strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
Occasional exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).
This position requires a CDL. Employees in this position are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a tandem axle dump truck, snowplow, backhoe, skid steer, street sweeper, and/or other construction related equipment is highly desirable.
Previous experience constructing or maintaining stormwater infrastructure (i.e., storm sewer, inlets, manholes, channels) or roadways is highly desirable.
Experience with stormwater, water/wastewater, or roadway construction, maintenance, and repair preferred.
Welding and/or mechanical experience is desirable.
Flagging and Traffic Control Certificates highly desired.
Confined Space Entry training and/or certification desired.
Knowledge of the equipment, materials, and techniques used in typical stormwater infrastructure inspection, maintenance, construction, and cleaning; pipe jetting; street sweeping; and snow and ice control.
Must be skilled in the operation of light to medium duty equipment needed to construct, repair, and maintain stormwater infrastructure and sweep streets.
Must possess knowledge of snow and ice control techniques and have the ability to operate snowplows with anti-icing/deicing equipment.
Construction knowledge and experience with stormwater infrastructure installation (i.e., storm sewer, inlets, manholes), concrete flatwork installation, hot mix asphalt, cold mix asphalt, road base, trench excavation, backfill and compaction, construction dewatering, etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs of the City's stormwater infrastructure, including storm sewers, inlets/catch basins, manholes, channels, swales, permanent stormwater quality treatment measures (best management practices/BMPs), and other associated infrastructure.
Operate most heavy and/or specialized equipment such as: backhoe, front-end loader, tractor with various attachments, flusher truck, forklift, tandem axle dump truck, dump truck with snow plow and spreader, sanders, deicer/anti-icing applicators, street sweepers, skid steer, tractor truck and trailer, end dump, tandem axle roll-off truck, vacuum/jet truck, camera inspection van, commercial mowers, welding equipment, etc.
Operate heavy equipment on a limited basis.
Drive pickup truck to deliver personnel, equipment, and materials, to work sites.
Respond to emergency situations such as flooding, adverse weather events, non-hazardous waste spills, removal of street hazards, etc.
Weigh risks and makes field decisions as appropriate under the general direction of the Crew Supervisor.
Participate in annual flood response and snow removal training.
Recognize and report abnormally operating equipment.
Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and construction equipment.
Perform thorough pre- and post-trip DOT inspections and documents findings.
Performs general labor as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
Discounted Chilson Center passes
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
Flexible spending including Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary 529 College Invest program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Employee Recognition Program
Exceptional work-life balance
Market based pay & regular performance reviews
Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program