TRANSPORTATION TECHNICIAN

Lafayette•Lafayette, CO

3d•$21 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled at the Transportation Trainee, Transportation Tech I, Transportation Tech II, or Operator level. Placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies. Performs a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of City transportation and traffic facilities; signs and roadway markings, traffic operations and control devices; stormwater management facilities; water distribution and wastewater collection facilities; landscaping and natural areas; and related infrastructure and equipment. Executes duties based on established plans and in response to changing priorities and emergencies. Operates light to heavy equipment and specialty tools in the performance of duties. Transportation Trainee – This is an entry level position, and the employee is expected to assist and learn the foundational knowledge in roadway and transportation infrastructure maintenance and operations. Trainee receives Commercial Driver’s License training and is required to obtain license within 12 months from hire date. Transportation Tech I – This is an entry level position, and the employee is expected to assist and learn the foundational knowledge in roadway and or utility infrastructure maintenance and operations. Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date. Transportation Tech II – This position is intermediate level, and employees generally have related experience and perform routine and less complex duties as more experienced is gained. Commercial Driver’s License is required. Operator – This position is skilled/experienced employees and can perform complex duties and repairs and can perform the full array of duties within the role. Proficiently operates and maintains a variety of equipment and trains others on its safe and effective use.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Trainee: Must have Flagger certification and CDL or have the ability to obtain both within 12 months of hire.
Technician I: Must either Flagger certification and CDL, or the ability to obtain both within 6 months of hire.
Technician II: Must have Flagger certification and CDL, or ability to obtain both within 6 months of hire.
Operator: CDL required. Must have Flagger certification or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Trainee: Little to basic experience with maintenance, equipment operation, construction, plumbing, or a related field desired.
Technician I: One year experience required for Technician. Previous outside experience will count toward criteria to advance to higher levels, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Technician II: Two years’ experience required for Technician II. Previous outside experience will count toward criteria to advance to higher levels, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Operator: Three years’ experience required for Operator. Previous outside experience will count toward criteria to advance to higher levels, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
All level candidates must demonstrate acceptable record of Safety and Job Performance.
Ability to obtain a CDL license within 6 or 12 months of hire including a safe driving record.
Operators must possess a current CDL license.
Work requires the ability to drive a vehicle throughout the work period, including off-road and during adverse weather conditions.
Can effectively and safely use all required equipment for the job, including a variety of hand tools and light to medium equipment.
Operate simple pneumatic tools, gas monitoring devices, handheld meter register, laptop/meter reading software, air hammer, and pavement breaker; drive light, medium and heavy-duty trucks and/or load and unload them, as required; operate weed eaters, chain saws, saws, and others.
Operators operates and maintains specialty tools such as gas monitoring equipment, CCTV and leak detection devices; drive medium and heavy-duty trucks and/or load and unload them, as required; operate hydraulic/gas powered saws, backhoes, loader, excavator jet/vacuum trucks.
Proficient in computer use and applications such as GIS for data entry and retrieval or creation of regulatory and other signage.

Nice To Haves

Technician I: Desired – Proficiency with Backhoe, Grader, Loader, Vacuum Truck, and CCTV Truck; Traffic Control Technician (TCT); IMSA Sign/Pavement Marking Tech I Certification; Erosion Control Certification; Basic Utilities Locating; Basic Water Meter Knowledge; Basic Backflow Certification.
Technician II: Desired – Proficiency with Backhoe, Grader, and CCTV Truck; IMSA Signs Technician II; Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS); Erosion Control Certification; Basic Utilities Locating; Basic Meter Knowledge; Basic Backflow Certification; Construction Project Management; IMSA Signs Technician III; IMSA Traffic Signals I.
Operator: Desired – Proficiency with Grader and CCTV Truck; Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) Certification; Basic Utilities Locating; Basic Meter Knowledge; Basic or Advanced Backflow Certification; Construction Project Management; IMSA Signs Technician III; IMSA Traffic Signals I; IMSA Pavement Marking Tech III; Work Planning.

Responsibilities

Assist in/Perform transportation Maintenance activities: Asphalt patching and pothole repair, Street sweeping, trash, debris, and tree limb removal, Right-of-way structure repair, alley grading and maintenance.
Traffic Operations Maintenance: Install traffic signs and roadway markings per MUTC specifications. In coordination with Engineering conduct traffic studies, radar, and traffic counts. Install and maintain electronic traffic control devices (includes programming per NASTO, MUTC specifications). Traffic Control set up and flagging operations.
Operator: Fabricate and assemble signage or roadway markings, Operator: Aide Engineering and Enforcement efforts in analysis of conditions, crash reports and etc.
Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance: Cleaning of roadside ditches, drainage ways, detention basins, stormwater inlets and trash racks; Vegetation removal/maintenance in drainageways including trees, shrubs, and debris to ensure safe and proper water flow. Operator: Assist in or perform grade analysis of channels. Dig, reform, or excavate storm channels as designed.
Snow & Ice Mitigation: Drives tandem and single axel dump trucks equipped with front plow, granular spreader hopper, and/or liquid spray applicator to safely clear snow from city streets and rights-of-way and applying material in an efficient manner along pre-determined plow routes. May perform routine maintenance on equipment.
Performs utility locates and reports in GIS as discrepancies or changes occur.
Maintain a variety of records relating to inspection, preventative schedules, maintenance and work activities.
Perform graffiti removal
Provide miscellaneous assistance with City events and programs.
Perform/assist skilled workers in a variety of light and heavy construction tasks; may be performed in trenches and or confined spaces.
May operate more complex equipment in conjunction with training for possible promotion.
Works irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or emergencies as required to respond to storm events, damage to transportation facilities, water and wastewater main breaks, and other Public Works emergencies.
Participate in on-call rotation for Public Works emergencies.
Perform related work as required and assigned.