Street Technician I-III

Town of Berthoud; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Street Technician to join their team. This role involves a variety of essential duties, including operating heavy machinery and performing street maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will be dependable, self-motivated, and enjoy working with the public. With a focus on safety and effective communication, this position offers an opportunity to contribute to the community while developing valuable skills in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in public service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Experience in street maintenance is helpful but not required for entry-level.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Town vehicles and equipment for street maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the public.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to operate trimmers and mowers

Ability to work well with others

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Motor grader

Excavator

Snowplow

Dump trucks

Loaders

Street sweeper

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Summary
The Streets Technician 1 must be a hardworking, self-motivated, dependable individual able to work without supervision, who enjoys working with the public. This position is responsible for a variety of duties necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Streets Department. The Streets Technician I shall work at the direction of the Streets Department Supervisor and Lead Streets Technician.

Hours: Monday through Thursday 6:00 am to 3:30 pm and Friday 5:00 am to 9:00 am, with additional hours as necessary to meet the needs of the Town of Berthoud.

Additional Hours: Will be required to perform on-call duty, work weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operate Town vehicles and all equipment such as motor grader, excavator, snowplow, dump trucks, loaders, street sweeper, mowers, etc.
2. Perform all phases of street maintenance, including patching, crack sealing, storm drain cleaning, roadside and alley clean-up, mowing weeds, installation and maintenance of traffic control signs, barricades, pavement marking.
3. Perform work at the Town Cemetery, including grave excavations and maintenance activities.
4. Install and remove barricades and cones during street maintenance; work as a certified flagger.
5. Assist all Public Works Departments and perform additional duties as directed by the Public Works Operations Manager.
6. Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
7. Maintain daily activity records and maintenance logs as required.
8. Employ safety practices and procedures.
9. Maintain effective and courteous working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the Streets Supervisor or Lead Streets Technician.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work well with others and the public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and manuals; write reports.
• Effective communication skills for presenting information and responding to questions in various settings.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to operate trimmers and mowers safely.

Education

• High School diploma or GED required.

Work Experience

• Street Technician I: Experience helpful but not required.
• Streets Technician II: 1-2 years of streets maintenance experience required.
• Streets Technician III: 2-4 years of streets maintenance experience required.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Colorado Driver’s license (Class C); ability to obtain Class B with air brakes and tanker within 180 days.
• Ability to complete flagger training within 30 days.
• Complete LTAP signing, pavement markings, and MUTCD classes within 180 days.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Work Environment

• May experience extreme cold, heat, humidity, wetness, noise, hazards, temperature changes, atmospheric conditions, and vibration.

Physical Demands

• May include reading, climbing stairs, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, lifting (up to 100 lbs), reaching, repetitive motions, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and carrying/lifting.

Other Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Government Administration