Streets Maintenance Technician I or II - Dependent on Qualifications (82934)

TOWN OF ERIE•Erie, CO

2d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Public Works Team – Streets Division! Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real impact in your community? The Town of Erie is seeking motivated individuals to help maintain and improve our streets and infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the safety and quality of life for our residents. We’re hiring for Streets Maintenance Technician Level I or Level II, depending on your experience and qualifications. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing prior skills to the table, we have a place for you! In this role, you’ll perform a variety of tasks, in support of the operation and maintenance of roadways, right of ways, signage and other Town infrastructure. You’ll work under general supervision, following established guidelines, and receive training to build your expertise. This position also includes cross-training opportunities and other duties as assigned, so every day brings something new. Learn more about the Public Works department and Street Maintenance Division here. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision, and TRUE Erie values. Work Location: Leon A Wurl Service Center - 150 Bonnell Ave, Erie, CO 80516 This position is 100% in-person and not eligible for remote work. Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Employee must be able to work on-call schedule as assigned and outside of normal working hours. Posting Dates: 02/23/2026 – 03/08/2026 Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 03/08/2026 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process. This job may close early without further notice.

Requirements

Streets Maintenance Technician I
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
One (1) year of laboring, heavy maintenance, equipment operations or other relevant experience
Valid Driver’s License
Required to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class B within 9 months of hire
Flagger Certification within 9 months of hire
Streets Maintenance Technician II
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Three (3) years of related working experience
Two (2) years of heavy equipment operations such as front-end loader, skid-steer loader, or other motorized equipment.
Experience with snow operations
Hot mix asphalt work experience
Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with these endorsements: B (26,001 or more pounds); N (Tanker); and without L (airbrake restrictions)
Flagger Certification
Possess a LTAP Road Scholar I Certification
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely to various Town facilities and at times other locations to perform the duties of the position.
Knowledge of: use or learn to use hand tools and heavy equipment such as front-end loader, motor grader, sweeper, backhoe, dump truck, skid steer, and other mobile machinery.
Knowledge of basic math skills including how to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Skills in: Ability to use or learn to use hand tools and heavy equipment such as front-end loader, motor grader, sweeper, backhoe, dump truck, skid steer, and other mobile machinery.
Ability to complete basic math such as how to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to read maps and drawings.
Ability to trouble-shoot and resolve problems involving variables in any standardized situation.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with employees and the public.
Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and/or small group situation, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to supervise and direct subordinates in the absence of division supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with these endorsements: B (26,001 or more pounds); N (Tanker); and without L (airbrake restrictions)
Flagger certification
Prior experience with front-end loader, skid-steer loader, or other motorized equipment
Hot mix asphalt work experience
LTAP Road Scholar I Certification

Responsibilities

Assists, performs and/or directs a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities, or inspections to include street signage, street sweeping, pavement markings, concrete maintenance and asphalt maintenance.
Fabricates, installs and maintains a variety of specialized and complex equipment such as traffic data collection devices, traffic signal equipment and school zone speed awareness signs and performs light mechanical repair and maintenance.
Operates heavy and light duty equipment to perform related maintenance and construction assignments such as front-end loader, dump truck, motor grader, sweeper, skid steer, backhoe and snowplow.
Performs a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools, light power equipment and heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
Performs snow and ice control operations with various equipment
Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials and equipment used and other data in Central Square
Interact with members of the public in the field to provide information and customer service.
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 Distribution, Collections, and Storm Operations with maintenance of sanitary sewer, water, storm related items.
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
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!