Streets and Utilities Operations Technician I, II or III

City of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for the Streets & Utilities Operations Technician position. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse street infrastructure and water maintenance tasks while working in a team-oriented environment. With a clear career progression model, you'll enjoy the benefits of flexible scheduling and excellent perks, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition assistance, and a retirement plan with employer match. If you're ready to kick-start your career with room for growth and a commitment to community service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Recreation Center Pass

Paid Time Off

Career Progression Opportunities

Work Wear Provided

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in operating streets and drainage construction equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate various trucks and equipment for maintenance and construction projects.
• Perform street repairs, including asphalt patches and utility line installations.
• Respond to emergencies and perform snow removal as needed.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Traffic Control

Asphalt and Concrete Repair

Safety Precautions

Water Distribution Knowledge

Wastewater Collection Knowledge

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Light Duty Trucks

Dump Trucks

Backhoes

Street Sweepers

Front-End Loaders

Tractors

Job description

The City of Louisville invites motivated, hard-working, and collaborative individuals to apply for our Streets & Utilities Operations Technician I, II, or III position.*Please review the Salary, Hiring Ranges, and Qualifications below.

Are you looking for a career that you can start with little to no experience but has capability for growth, salary increases, and excellent benefits?

No two days are exactly the same at City of Louisville Streets & Utilities Operations. Working in a team-focused environment within a small department, the selected candidate will work on a variety of street infrastructure as well as water, wastewater, and storm water maintenance work and other projects. An employee in this position will have the opportunity to operate a variety of light duty trucks, dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, street sweepers, and front-end loaders.

The City of Louisville’s Street Maintenance division is part of the Public Works department. The division is responsible for maintaining approximately two-hundred and sixty (260) miles of streets within the City’s 8-square mile jurisdiction. The Louisville Operations Division is responsible for street maintenance and snow plowing, all water and sewer main maintenance, water meter replacement and reading, utility locates, and storm drainage.

This great opportunity offers:

• Career progression model where advancement is achieved through training, work performance, and certifications received
• Options for flexible scheduling and work/life balance:
  1. 4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) May through September
  2. 5-day work schedule in the winter (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
  3. 40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies
• Work wear provided including $225 towards steel toe boots; winter work wear provided (including bibs).

2025 Hiring range by level (dependent on experience, certification levels, and other qualifications described below):

Technician I: $21.95 ($45,656) to $25.25 ($52,520)
Technician II: $23.71 ($49,316) to $27.27 ($56,721)
Technician III: $25.61 ($53,268) to $29.45 ($61,265)

The City of Louisville offers the following benefits for all Tier 1 positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Tuition Assistance
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Wellness Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and 12 holidays

Applications will be reviewed as submitted and interviews scheduled until all positions are filled.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate street sweepers, light duty trucks and dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, and snowplows in the performance of operations maintenance and construction projects and assignments
• Load and haul fill rock, asphalt, and other road patch materials
• Apply asphalt patches, asphalt overlay, set concrete forms, and perform other street and construction repairs and maintenance functions
• Install and repair new and existing utility and service lines
• Operate or assist in the operation of monitoring equipment; clear utility lines and repair breaks in the lines as needed; seal manholes; use high pressure hoses to clean sewers
• Plow and remove snow from City right-of-ways during and after snowstorms
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on various equipment
• Install and replace water meters of all sizes
• Repair and maintain fire hydrants
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor adjustments on equipment prior to, during, and after operating
• Act as a flag person to guide and direct traffic at construction and repair sites
• Read water meters with automatic meter reading equipment
• Operations Technician level III will occasionally act as crew lead
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Other duties as required

This position is considered a critical/essential worker and is therefore responsible for responding to emergencies and/or disasters that may require additional overtime or adjustments to your normal schedule to fit the needs of the organization.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent educational credential
• Some experience in operating streets and drainage construction and repair equipment preferred
• An equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience may be considered

The selected candidate must meet minimum qualifications for a Technician I below, and technician level will be selected based on qualifications and experience as deemed acceptable by the City of Louisville.

Streets & Utilities Operations Technician I Requirements:

• Up to one year's experience working with Streets & Utilities Operations
• CDL (B) or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire (DOH)
• Flagger certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOH
• Trench & Shoring Safety Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOH
• First Aid/ CPR/ AED certified or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOH

Streets & Utilities Operations Technician II Requirements:In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician II will have increased responsibility and must have:

• One (1) to two (2) years' experience working with Streets & Utilities Operations
• Water Distribution Class 1 certification
• Wastewater Collection Class 1 certification
• Confined Space Entry certification
• Traffic Control Technician certification

Streets & Utilities Operations Technician III Requirements:In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician III will have increased responsibility and must have:

• Two (2) to four (4) years' experience working with Streets & Utilities Operations
• Water Distribution Class 2 and 3 certifications
• Wastewater Collection Class 2 and 3 certifications
• Traffic Control Supervisor certification
• Trench Safety Supervisor certification
• Stormwater Inspector training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and traffic laws necessary to perform assigned work
• Knowledge of asphalt and concrete repair
• Knowledge of the operation and use of light duty vehicles and equipment
• Knowledge of the geography of the City of Louisville
• Knowledge of water and wastewater distribution and collection systems and/or knowledge in other related fields
• Skill in the safe operation of heavy equipment in rough, uneven, or slippery conditions
• Skill in the use of equipment necessary to maintain a water distribution and wastewater collection system
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions
• Ability to inspect machinery and mechanical equipment in operation and to detect flaws and defects in operation
• Ability to work from and read sketches, maps, blueprints, diagrams, and charts
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to be on call, work nights, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to report to work within thirty-five to forty (35-40) minutes when on call

License, Registration or Certification:

• Refer to requirements under the ‘Education, Training, and Experience’ heading for explanation of certification type and level requirements
• Current driver’s license in good standing with no major violations in the past three (3) years with the ability to obtain a Colorado Driver License within ninety (90) days of hire and must maintain good standing through employment

Other Necessary Requirements:

Candidates who receive a conditional offer may be subject to the following pre-employment screens: reference check, background check including motor vehicle record check, pre-placement physical, DOT drug screen or other applicable screen related to the role.

Physical Requirements of the Job:
While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, and fingers, to handle or feel objects or tools. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and read, speak, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, or balance. Driving and operation of equipment may be for extended periods of time. Snow plow shifts may be up to 12 hours. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and sometimes up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The majority of the work is performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to hazardous traffic and variable weather conditions as well as hazardous construction sites. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the City’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Manager has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.