Stormwater Maintenance Technician I II

Town of Parker, Colorado; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Parker is seeking a Stormwater Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair stormwater facilities, assist in projects, and support the Stormwater Division. The role involves operating equipment, performing manual labor, and ensuring safety in a dynamic outdoor setting.

The Technician I–III progression offers training and certifications, with opportunities to advance as you gain experience. This is an on-site position with a focus on teamwork and community impact.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record.
• Ability to operate and maintain stormwater-related equipment and perform physical labor.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow directions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, and improves stormwater facilities throughout the Town.
• Operates mowers, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, and other equipment for maintenance tasks.
• Performs manual labor such as shoveling, vegetation control, erosion control, and installation of safety features.
• Inspects infrastructure, documents inspections and maintenance, and reports on progress to supervisors.
• Assists with annual special projects and supports the Stormwater Division in day-to-day operations.

Job description

Job Summary

Looking for meaningful work that makes a real impact? At the Town of Parker, we’re proud to serve our community while honoring the friendly, hometown atmosphere that makes Parker a great place to live and work. We value collaboration, teamwork, and shared success, and we encourage creativity, initiative, and leadership at every level of the organization.

Job Summary

Looking for meaningful work that makes a real impact? At the Town of Parker, we’re proud to serve our community while honoring the friendly, hometown atmosphere that makes Parker a great place to live and work. We value collaboration, teamwork, and shared success, and we encourage creativity, initiative, and leadership at every level of the organization.

Our team members take pride in their work, approach challenges thoughtfully, and strive to deliver positive, practical solutions. Whether you’re here for a few years or build a long-term career with us, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference.

We support professional development through training and skill-building opportunities and offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program focused on work-life balance and overall well-being, reflects our commitment to supporting our employees both on and off the job.

We’d be proud to welcome you to the Town of Parker team! Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing front-line services and performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks in maintenance and operation of stormwater facilities.

• This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies*

Please note that although this is a progression series up to a Tech III, the hiring team is looking for a Tech I or Tech II at this time.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Maintains, repairs, and improves stormwater facilities throughout the Town.


• Provides the Stormwater Supervisor and/or Stormwater Lead Technician with status reports and advises on projects/tasks related to or assigned to the Stormwater Division.


• Performs a variety of construction and maintenance tasks for stormwater facilities including the dredging of ponds and drainage channels, storm sewer cleaning, and hauling of materials.


• Performs manual labor tasks including, but not limited to, hand shoveling, rock/rip rap placement, seeding, and erosion control blanket installation.


• Performs a variety of routine maintenance tasks for drainage facilities including mowing and trimming of vegetation, tree pruning, and weed management.


• Operates mowers, trimmers, pumps, compressors, chain saws, power tools and other small equipment/tools necessary for the maintenance of stormwater facilities; operates construction equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and excavator, single-axle and tandem-axle dump trucks, trailers, skid steers, inspection camera, and sewer jet-vac equipment.


• Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs to related equipment. This can involve checking/servicing fuel, oil and coolant levels; tire pressure and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains usage records.


• Performs snow/ice removal operations on Town's streets, sidewalks, trails and parking lots; operates single axle and tandem dump trucks with plows.


• Inspects existing stormwater infrastructure and completes all necessary paperwork associated with inspections and maintenance activities.


• Applies herbicides for weed mitigation to ponds and standing water to assist in Town's Mosquito Abatement Program.


• Complies with and ensures compliance with all organizational values, policies, and procedures, including all verbal and written instructions.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.

Technician I

Employees within the Stormwater Maintenance Technician position series are eligible to participate in a self-initiated progression program for promotional advancement through technician levels. Below are the distinguishing characteristics for each level:

This is an entry-level position within the Stormwater Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician II by the performance of limited and routine tasks and duties assigned. Technician I is typically utilized as a training platform for employees having only limited or no related work experience.

This level prefers one (1) year of labor experience or six (6) months of experience in stormwater maintenance or a closely related field.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Fundamental and basic knowledge of/ability to perform stormwater maintenance duties, ability to operate motorized equipment, and effective communication skills.

This level requires the following certifications to be initiated within six (6) months of hire: Traffic Control Technician/ATSSA Flagger and IS-100.

This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: Erosion Control and/or Best Management Practices (BMP) course related to Stormwater, and a Class A, Commercial Driver’s Permit with air brake and tanker endorsement.

Technician II

This is a mid-level position within the Stormwater Maintenance Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician I by the performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician II receives only occasional instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician II role presumes all requirements of a Technician I (or the equivalent) have been met.

This level requires six (6) months of experience as a Stormwater Technician I or two (2) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within six (6) months of hire: Proficiency in the operation of back hoes, loaders, and forklifts, a general understanding of the Town's work order management system, and the ability to document performed duties accurately.

This level requires the following certifications to be obtained within six (6) months of hire: Traffic Control Technician/ATSSA Flagger, Erosion and Sediment Control, State of Colorado Pesticide Applicator, Class A, Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tanker endorsements, IS-700.

Technician III

This is an upper-level position within the Stormwater Maintenance Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician II by years of experience, additional licenses and certifications, performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician III receives limited instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician III role presumes all requirements of a Technician II (or the equivalent) have been met.

This level requires two (2) years of experience as a Stormwater Maintenance Technician II or five (5) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker. Seven (7) years of stormwater infrastructure maintenance experience is preferred.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Proficiency in the operation of excavators and inspection cameras.

This level requires the following certifications to be initiated within 6 (six) months of hire and obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: IS-200, IS-400, and IS-800.

Employment Standards

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in maintenance of Stormwater Facilities.


• Knowledge of computers and various software programs for communication, data entry, and task tracking.


• Skill in following verbal and written instructions and reporting operations both verbally and in written form.


• Ability to identify and implement risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage, and liability.


• Ability to operate and maintain small/light equipment such as weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, shop equipment and power tools.


• Ability to operate and maintain heavy landscape and construction equipment such as mowers, backhoes, tractors, compressors, and dump trucks.


• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.


• Ability to cooperatively work with other Town Departments, agencies, organizations, and individuals.


• Ability to work irregular hours or on-call weekends, evenings, holidays, events, and/or during emergency situations; carries an emergency pager and responds to emergency calls as necessary as part of a rotation.


• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Additional Information

• Technician I
  Hiring Range: $24.27-$28.52/hour
  Full Salary Range: $24.27-$32.76/hour


• Technician II
  Hiring Range: $26.21-$30.80/hour
  Full Salary Range: $26.21-$35.39/hour

Hiring Timeline

This position will be posted until filled and can be closed an any time.

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires use of general office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, and related software. Use of specialized tools or equipment may also be necessary, including but not limited to technical devices, mechanical tools, heavy equipment, machinery, public-safety-related items, or other industry-specific systems. If required by the position, the employee may operate a personal or Town-owned vehicle.

General And Sensory Requirements

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.

Heavy Physical Demands

This position requires sustained and demanding physical activity. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently and more than one hundred (100) pounds occasionally with assistance

Environment

Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in outdoor field settings. The noise level varies depending on activities or location. This position occasionally involves work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold, wind, or precipitation. Employees in this position may be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, or airborne particles, work in proximity to moving mechanical parts or machinery, and handle potentially hazardous materials. The employee will occasionally be required to work at heights up to forty (40) feet.

The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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