Streets Technician I-III

Town of Berthoud; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance w/HSA funds

Dental, Vision, Life

401/457

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Longevity Pay

Recreation Membership

Job summary

The Town of Berthoud is seeking a Streets Technician I to support the Streets Department in daily maintenance, repair work, and public service. You will operate a range of equipment and assist with cemetery tasks as needed.

Hours are approach-based with on-call duty and overtime as required to meet town needs, working under the Streets Supervisor and Lead Streets Technician.

Qualifications

• Must read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and manuals and write reports.
• Ability to present information clearly to the public and staff.
• Ability to perform basic math and apply concepts to field tasks.
• Ability to operate street maintenance equipment safely following guidelines.
• Must be able to read and follow complex instructions and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Operate Town vehicles and equipment such as graders, excavators, snowplows and trucks.
• Perform street maintenance tasks including patching, crack sealing, and sign maintenance.
• Maintain cemetery work including grave-related tasks.
• Install and remove barricades during maintenance and act as a flagger.
• Support Public Works and maintain safety and logs as directed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and keep daily records.

Skills

Public interaction

Reading/comprehension

Public speaking

Math proficiency

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Motor grader

Excavator

Snowplow

Dump trucks

Loader

Skid steer

Job description

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

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 and 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 to meet the needs of the Town of Berthoud

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates Town vehicles and all equipment such as, but not limited to motor grader, excavator, snowplow, dump trucks, loaders, street sweeper, mowers, etc.
• Performs all phases of street maintenance such as, but not limited to street patching, crack sealing, storm drain cleaning, roadside and alley clean-up, mowing weeds, installation and maintenance of traffic control signs, barricades, pavement marking
• Performs work at the Town Cemetery, including grave excavations and maintenance activities
• Installs and removes barricades and cones during street maintenance. Also works as a certified flagger
• Assists all Public Works Departments and additional duties as directed by the Public Works Operations Manager
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Maintain daily activity records and Maintenance logs as required
• Employ safety practices and procedures
• Maintain effective and courteous working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, and the public
• Performs the above duties and other duties as assigned by the Streets Supervisor or the lead Streets Technician

Other Duties and Responsibilities

The below list is intended to be illustrative of additional responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• The Streets Technician I must have the ability to work well with other employees, and the public
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and procedure manuals, as well as write reports
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations to the public, employees, or Board of Trustees as well as respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and/or complaints
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations
• Operate trimmers and mowers properly following safety guidelines

Education

• High School diploma or GED required

Work Experience

Required

• Street Technician I - Experience in streets maintenance is helpful but not required
• Streets Technician II – Minimum 1 to 2 years experience working with Streets Maintenance Operations
• Streets Technician III - 2 to 4 year's experience working with Streets Maintenance Operations

Certificates and Licenses

The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications for a Technician I and Technician level will be selected based on qualifications and experience as deemed acceptable by the Town of Berthoud

Streets Technician I

• A valid Colorado Driver's license (Class C) and evidence of insurability is required
• Ability to obtain a (Class B) with air brakes and tanker license within 180 days, costs covered by Town of Berthoud
• Evidence of insurability is required
• Ability to complete flagger training and be able to demonstrate proper flagging procedures within 30 days of hiring
• Ability to complete LTAP Signing, Pavement markings, and MUTCD Class within 180 days of hiring
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment

Streets Technician II

In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician II will have increased responsibility and ability to operate additional equipment such as a Loader, large mower, and Skid steer. Able to pull trailers with equipment. Begin grader and excavator training and be willing to train other employees

• A valid (Class B) License with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to set up a basic street work zone
• Completed LTAP winter driving and plowing courses
• Completed OSHA 10 training

Streets Technician III

In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician III will have increased responsibility including opening and closing graves, road grading, and excavation and ability to operate all equipment Proficiently and be willing to train other employees

• Completed in-house or course-offered training for Road Grader and Excavator
• Completed IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Training.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot general maintenance issues with equipment
• Has completed LTAP supervisory skills and development courses

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance w/HSA funds, Dental, Vision, Life, 401/457, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Vacation Leave, Longevity Pay, Recreation Membership.