Transportation Maintenance Technician I

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

21d•$23 - $34

About The Position

OVERVIEW OF ROLE (Irrigation) 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 (Medians and Bikeways) 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.

Requirements

Ability to learn and implement safety practices including situational awareness.
Ability to learn to operate a variety of landscaping equipment.
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 nin e ( 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 operate front-end loader, skid-steer loader, or other motorized equipment.
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 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 troubleshooting, diagnosis, installation, and repairs to irrigation systems along transportation corridors, multi-use paths, and in median and pocket park areas.
Identifies deficiencies and additional maintenance needs to maintain the health of various types of turf, shrubs, and trees in assigned areas, and clearly explain these needs to lead staff or supervisor .
Performs snow and ice control operations with various equipment.
Safely works in and around moving traffic and in congested work zones.
Uses 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.
Remains generally alert to conditions and events occurring on public right of ways indicating anticipated or needed repairs and report such conditions to supervisors.
Interacts with members of the public in the field to provide information and customer service.
Provides input into responses to inquiries from the public and/or internal departments/requestors.
Promotes a safety culture by observing and following all city and department safety procedures, regulations and policies and assists in ensuring others do so to promote a safe work environment and prevent injuries and illnesses.
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.
Operates tools and equipment in the performance of maintenance tasks and may perform minor and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
Works safely work in and around moving traffic and in congested work zones.
Promotes a safety culture by observing and following all city and department safety procedures, regulations and policies and assists in ensuring others do so to promote a safe work environment and prevent injuries and illnesses.
Identifies hazards and additional maintenance needs to maintain the health of various types of turf, shrubs, and trees in assigned areas, and clearly explain these needs to lead staff or supervisors.
Performs mowing, trimming, vegetation and debris removal along transportation corridors, multi-use paths, and in median and pocket park areas.