Stormwater Maintenance Technician or Operator (Dependent on Qualifications)

Town of Erie; Erie (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Erie is seeking a full-time Utilities Maintenance Worker. You will engage in a variety of maintenance tasks, operate heavy equipment, and respond to customer inquiries. Benefits include medical and retirement plans, paid time off, and educational reimbursements. This position requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Preferably one year of laboring or maintenance experience.
• Required: Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Aid in maintenance and construction activities for storm sewer and water systems.
• Assist in operating heavy and light duty equipment.
• Respond to customer inquiries and maintain logs.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Heavy equipment operation

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Light power equipment

Heavy construction equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Leon A Wurl Service Center - Erie, CO

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.69 - $28.18 Hourly

Job Category: Utilities

Work Hours: Typical working hours are 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Work Location: Leon A Wurl Service Center (1150 Bonnell Ave, Erie, CO)

On-Call: The person in this position must be able to work an on-call rotating schedule as assigned and as needed for snow-related/other emergencies. This position is 100% in-person and not eligible for remote work.

Posting Dates: 10/06/25 - 10/20/25

Posting Note: Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 10/20/25 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities vary by level of the position. Below is a general overview of responsibilities which may be tailored to the specific level:

• Aid in a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities including storm sewer jetting, manhole maintenance and inspection, storm water system maintenance, CCTV inspections, ditch maintenance and repair, detention pond maintenance and repair, and right of way maintenance
• Aid in installation and maintenance of specialized equipment related to storm operations and collection; perform light mechanical repair and maintenance
• Aid in operation of heavy and light duty equipment to perform related maintenance and construction assignments
• Aid in heavy laboring activities using hand tools, light power equipment, string trimmers, landscaping tools and heavy construction equipment
• Aids in inspections and data collection for storm installations and works with Town inspectors as needed
• Aid in snow removal activities as assigned
• Aids in data entry of maintenance logs and information in spreadsheets and related software
• Respond to customers and contractors' inquiries and complaints; help prepare necessary records and reports
• Maintain a safe working environment, perform PPE-related safety checks, and assist in shop organization
• Assist in Town events preparation, operation and breakdown

Qualifications

Education — High School diploma or GED required (for Stormwater Maintenance Technician); other education details listed per role.

Experience — For Stormwater Maintenance Technician: No experience required; for Stormwater Maintenance Operator I: one (1) year of laboring, maintenance, equipment operations or related experience preferred.

Required Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class B - required within one (1) year

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• Class 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator from the Colorado Operator Certification Program (preferred to obtain but required to advance)
• Flagger Certification (preferred to obtain but required to advance)

Additional Certification/Requirements by Level

• Stormwater Maintenance Technician: additional specs include education and driving requirements as listed above
• Stormwater Maintenance Operator I: CDL Class B within one year; Confined Space Certification within one year; Flagger Certification; Class 1 Wastewater Certification; and related program requirements

Pre-Employment Screenings

• In-person Interviews
• Background checks including national and county criminal scan, sex-offender registry check and driving record check through DMV
• Reference checks
• Pre-employment drug screen

Town of Erie Benefits

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium. Benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. See the Job Description page for full details and enrollment options.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans; employer paid Basic Life/AD&D; Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life/AD&D; wellness and HSA/LSA allowances
• Employee Assistance Program, Extended Sick Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Volunteer Leave
• PTO accrual and 457 Retirement Plan with employer match
• Education reimbursement, memberships, wellness programs, child care discounts, EV charging discounts
• Onsite/virtual trainings and development opportunities

EEOC Statement

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on protected characteristics by federal, state or local law.