Streets Technician I - Sweeping and Drainage

City and County of Broomfield; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Stormwater Team as a Streets Technician I to support community efforts in maintaining clean waterways and effective drainage systems. This entry-level position offers training in street maintenance, with a focus on safety and teamwork. Enjoy a stable work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

112 hours paid vacation

Free Recreation Center Pass

6% employer retirement match

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Paid CDL training

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Physical demands include lifting over 100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of snowplows during inclement weather.
• Conduct inspections of channels and drainage areas.
• Perform maintenance work using hand tools.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Is a Public Works career right for you?

Ask yourself the following questions:

Do you want more than a job while working to improve your community’s quality of life?

Do you want to make a difference to your community?

Then a career in Public Works is for you!

Make an impact in the community by joining the Stormwater Team.The Stormwater Division is responsible for managing and improving our local water resources as we work to reduce pollution, prevent flooding, and ensure clean waterways.

The Sweeping and Drainage team is looking to hire a Streets Technician I who will receive training and development in street sweeping and drainage system maintenance. This position will work under the direction of the Foreman and conduct unskilled to semi-skilled work in support of the Stormwater Division.

Total Compensation Package

112 hours paid vacation + 10 sick days + 12 paid holidays per year	Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)
No probationary period - start accruing your leave day 1	Stable year-round employment with a 40 hour/week set schedule
6% employer retirement match	Most evenings and weekends off (usually weather dependent)
Medical, dental, & vision insurance	Paid periodic On-Call duty
Wellness discount on insurance premiums available	Paid CDL training

• Clean and maintain shop building and grounds

• Assist in the operation of snowplows during inclement weather

• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards

• Use hand tools to complete maintenance work

• Acquire knowledge and practical experience in the field

• Assist with all other maintenance activities as assigned

• Removal of debris and trash including weed eradication

• Storm drainage cleaning and grate repair

• Maintain and repair drop inlets

• Maintain drainage channels

• Ditch and open drainage maintenance and repair including concrete ditches

• Street sweeping

• Maintain and replace side brooms and main brooms

• Conduct inspections of channels and drainage areas and sweeping areas for remediation, fixing, or reporting

• Respond to requests of drainage issues

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent - required

Experience

• None

• Some experience in street maintenance - preferred

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record for continued employment. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry, DMV check, and pre-placement physical and drug screen.

Certifications -required with 6 months of hire

• Class B Commercial Driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement

• Flagger’s Certification

• Work involves on-call duty which requires working weekends on a rotating basis and working all hours during emergency repairs as needed.

• Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday with some weekend and holiday work required

• Required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

• Required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Required to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

• Required to talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist from the upper body; use hands and/or feet to perform manual tasks such as digging; push or pull; reach with hands and arms; squat; stoop; crouch; and climb or balance

• Physical demands are described as Very Heavy Work (Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects)

• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree

• Work near moving mechanical parts

• Work in year-round outdoor weather conditions

• Use hand tools to complete maintenance work