Stormwater Maintenance Technician or Operator I (DOQ)

Town of Erie•Erie, CO

1d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of Town stormwater systems, right of ways, and in support of the operation and maintenance of the distribution system, wastewater collections system and other Town infrastructure. The Stormwater Technician/Operator primarily works for the Storm Maintenance Division within the Utilities Department, however cross-training and other duties may be assigned. The Technician level position is entry-level, with hands-on training provided. Experienced professionals may be hired as an Operator Level I based on qualifications. Placement and offer amount will be dependent on experience and any current and relevant certifications.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record
Colorado Commercial Driver’s License Class B - required within one (1) year.
One (1) year of laboring, maintenance, equipment operations or other experience preferred (for Operator I)
Permit Required: Confined Space Certification within one (1) year (for Operator I)
Flagger Certification (for Operator I)
Pre-employment screenings include: Interview process, Reference checks, Background checks (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

Class 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator from the Colorado Operator Certification Program (preferred to obtain but required in order to advance for Technician)
Class 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator from the Colorado Operator Certification Program (for Operator I)
Managing a Successful Stormwater Planned Maintenance Program from Stormwater One (for Operator I)

Responsibilities

Aid in a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities to include storm sewer jetting, manhole maintenance and inspection, storm water system maintenance, CCTV inspections, ditch maintenance and repair, detention pond maintenance and repair, and right of way maintenance
Aid in installation and maintain a variety of specialized and complex equipment related to storm operations and collection and performs light mechanical repair and maintenance
Aid in operations of heavy and light duty equipment to perform related maintenance and construction assignments
Aid in a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools, light power equipment, string trimmers, landscaping tools, and heavy construction and maintenance equipment
Aids in inspections collection and storm installations and works with Town inspectors as needed
Aid in snow removal activities either by hand, small equipment or heavy equipment as assigned
Aids data entry of information, maintenance logs and other data in spreadsheets and related software
Aids in response to customers and contractors’ inquiries and complaints
Help prepares necessary records and reports
Performs a variety of duties that require 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 D&C with sanitary sewer jetting, hydrant flushing and maintenance, repair water, sewer, valve exercising and maintenance, PRV inspections and maintenance, monitoring lift stations, and CCTV inspections of the utility system
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)
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