Street Maintenance Technician I

City of Boulder (CO)•Boulder, CO

34d•$23 - $34

About The Position

OVERVIEW OF ROLE (Streets) Under direct supervision, performs a variety of entry level to semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the areas of maintenance, landscaping, construction and equipment operation for City of Boulder transportation corridors, multi-use paths, and medians, and performs related duties as required. OVERVIEW OF ROLE (Street Sweeping) Under direct supervision, performs a variety of entry level to semi-skilled maintenance tasks in the areas of maintenance, landscaping, construction and equipment operation for City of Boulder transportation corridors, multi-use paths, and medians, and performs related duties as required. Job Description: STREETS ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs pavement patching and pothole repairs. Performs street and alley inspections and clearly communicates the extent of the defects to the appropriate lead staff. Operates tools and equipment in the performance of maintenance tasks and may perform minor and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials and equipment used. Performs snow and ice control operations with various equipment. Responds to 25% after-hours work during irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies. Responds to 100% of snow shifts when called from October through April. Performs other duties as assigned. STREET SWEEPING ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operates and maintains street sweeper units. Sweeps on-street bike lanes and streets on a regular basis, sometimes early mornings to minimize traffic impacts. Performs pavement patching and pothole repairs. Performs street and alley inspections and clearly communicates the extent of the defects to the appropriate lead staff. Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials and equipment used. Performs snow and ice control operations with various equipment. Performs snow and ice control operations with various equipment. Responds to 25% after-hours work during irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies. Responds to 100% of snow shifts when called from October through April. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to learn and implement safety practices including situational awareness.
Ability to learn to operate a variety of streets equipment.
Ability to obtain front-end loader, and skid-steer loader safety training certification.
Knowledge of safe use of hand tools, commercial and light duty vehicles, outdoor power equipment, and trailers.
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Have a maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
High School Diploma or GED.
Possession of or ability to obtain Flagger certification-ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) or equivalent certification as a traffic flagger within nine (9) months of hire.
Possession of or ability to obtain class A or B CDL with tanker endorsement and without airbrake restriction within six (6) months after passing probation.
OSHA 10-hour within twelve (12) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and understand maps, blueprints, and other construction drawings.
Knowledge of basic asset management software.
Flagger Certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
OSHA 30-hour training.
One (1) year experience with snow operations.
One (1) year landscaping installation and irrigation experience.
One (1) year experience with hot mix asphalt.
One (1) year of experience in outdoor, physical maintenance or construction with preference given for experience in landscape irrigation including basic knowledge of plant, tree, and weed identification, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
One (1) year experience in heavy construction.

Responsibilities

Performs pavement patching and pothole repairs.
Performs street and alley inspections and clearly communicates the extent of the defects to the appropriate lead staff.
Operates tools and equipment in the performance of maintenance tasks and may perform minor and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Performs snow and ice control operations with various equipment.
Responds to 25% after-hours work during irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies.
Responds to 100% of snow shifts when called from October through April.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Operates and maintains street sweeper units.
Sweeps on-street bike lanes and streets on a regular basis, sometimes early mornings to minimize traffic impacts.