Maintenance Worker I Streets

City Of Sterling•Sterling, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sterling is hiring a Maintenance Worker I for its Streets & Sanitation team. The position helps maintain streets, sidewalks, parks, buildings, public facilities, and other city infrastructure. The City provides on-the-job training and assistance toward obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Flagger Certification. Applicants with relevant qualifications and experience may be considered for Maintenance Worker II or III, with position level and pay adjusted accordingly. The work includes operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment, performing hands-on maintenance and minor repairs, inspecting vehicles and equipment, and responding to weather events and emergencies. Employees are part of the City's emergency response team and are subject to 24-hour emergency call-back, with the ability to report to work within 30 minutes when called. Work may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or other nonstandard hours as needed, with overtime pay. The position requires working outdoors throughout the year in varying weather conditions and around equipment, traffic, noise, and other potential hazards. The City offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and AD&D insurance; disability insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement savings plans; wellness incentives and facility access; optional supplemental insurance and legal and identity protection; and an Employee Assistance Program. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.
Ability to pass and maintain a Colorado CDL physical.
Obtain a Colorado CDL permit within five months of hire and obtain and maintain the appropriate CDL and endorsements required for assigned City vehicles.
Obtain a Flagger Certification within one year of hire and maintain certification throughout employment.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push, pull, climb, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather, including extreme heat and cold, and safely around equipment, traffic, noise, and other potential hazards.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, perform basic math, and safely operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment and City vehicles.
Ability to work independently when needed and interact courteously and professionally with residents and the public.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment for maintenance, construction, and repair tasks.
Willingness to learn and grow.
Must be able to report to work within 30 minutes when called for emergency call-back.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in agriculture, construction labor, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, or a similar field is preferred.
Previous CDL experience; however, it is not required, and the City will help employees work toward obtaining a CDL.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, snowplows, and mowers.
Perform hands-on maintenance and minor repairs on City streets, sidewalks, parks, buildings, and public spaces.
Respond to weather events and emergencies, including snow removal and debris clearing.
Carry and use a City-issued communication device for work-related communications while in Logan County.
Inspect vehicles and equipment, check fluid levels, document preventative maintenance, and report or remove malfunctioning equipment from service as needed.
Clean, maintain, and properly care for tools and equipment used in daily assignments.
Follow established safety procedures and safely operate equipment and City vehicles.
Work independently when needed and assist across divisions or departments as assigned.
Interact with residents and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner.
Participate in the City's emergency response team and report to work within 30 minutes when called back.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
City-paid life and AD&D insurance, with options to add additional coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Paid time off starting at 7.39 hours per pay period and increasing with service.
Paid holidays.
5.37% City contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan after one year.
Voluntary 457(b) pre-tax and Roth savings plans.
Incentives for participating in wellness activities.
Free access for the employee and household to the Sterling Recreation Center and Logan County Shooting Range.
Optional supplemental insurance plans.
Legal and identity protection options.
24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program for counseling, resources, and work-life balance support.
On-the-job training and assistance with CDL and certification costs.
Overtime pay for work outside regular hours as needed.