Streets Maintenance Technician I II III

Job Summary

Want to do meaningful work that has a real impact on the community? Please come join the Public Works Streets Department as a Streets Maintenance Technician I II III. Our mission is to maintain a friendly, hometown atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation, while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration, leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions. Whether you are joining us for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer training courses and work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets to progress their careers. In addition to growth and educational opportunities, we offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions, as well as a fantastic benefit package that includes our Employee Assistance Program focused on work/life balance and overall well-being. We would be honored to have you join the Town of Parker family!

Under general supervision, this position is a front-line provider responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of public streets and rights of way throughout the Town.

• This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies*

Examples of Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Operates and maintains motor vehicles, road construction equipment/tools, and snow/ice removal equipment.
• Provides the Streets Supervisor and/or Streets Lead Technician with status reports and advises on projects/tasks related to or assigned to the Streets Division.
• Maintains and repairs the Town's street and right-of-way assets.
• Performs snow/ice removal operations on a rotating schedule when necessary.
• Responds to natural and man-made disasters by performing street maintenance duties as required.
• Maintains asphalt in streets, right of ways, medians, and sidewalks; this includes the demolishing and removing existing asphalt, establishing subgrade surfaces, sealing cracks and mastic, patching and repairing potholes, and patching and sectioning repairs which includes surface and full-depth replacement.
• Maintains concrete in streets, right of ways, medians, and sidewalks; this includes the demolishing, removing, and replacing of existing concrete, implementing, and understanding appropriate mix designs for the designated area, and forming/pouring concrete.
• Maintains right of way by means of mowing, edging, weed mitigating, street sweeping, and maintaining landscape.
• Services and maintains assigned equipment and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on related equipment such as checking/servicing fuel, oil, coolant levels, tire pressure, and general appearance; takes necessary steps to bring equipment up to operating standards; prepares and maintains detailed usage records.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all organizational values, policies, procedures, and all verbal and written instructions.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Technician I/II/III

18 years of age or older, with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.

Employees within the Streets Maintenance Technician position series are eligible to participate in a self-initiated progression program for promotional advancement through technician levels. Below are the distinguishing characteristics for each level:

Technician I

This is an entry-level position within the Streets Maintenance Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician II by the performance of limited and routine tasks and duties assigned. Technician I is typically utilized as a training platform for employees having only limited or no related work experience.

This level prefers one (1) year of labor experience or six (6) months of experience in street maintenance or a closely related field.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Basic knowledge of and ability to perform street maintenance duties, ability to operate motorized equipment, and ability to effectively communicate.

This level requires the following certifications be initiated within six (6) months of hire: Traffic Control/Flagger Certification and IS-100.

This level requires the following certifications be obtained withing twelve (12) months of hire: Class B, Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements.

Technician II

This is a mid-level position within the Streets Maintenance Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from Technician I by the performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician II receives only occasional instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician II role presumes all requirements of a Technician I (or the equivalent) have been met.

This level requires six (6) months of experience as a Streets Maintenance Technician I or two (2) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within six (6) months of hire: Using electric and gas-powered equipment, proficiency in either asphalt/concrete maintenance or right of way maintenance, and proficiency in the operation of four or more of the following: back hoes, loaders, street sweepers, forklifts, or skid steers.

This level requires the following certifications be obtained within six (6) months of hire: DOT Flagger/Traffic Controller Trainer/Tester, ATSSA Traffic Control Technician or Supervisor, IS-100, and IS-700.

This level prefers a Class A, Commercial Driver's License.

Technician III

This is an upper-level position within the Streets Maintenance Division's technician series. This position is distinguished from the Technician II by years of experience, additional licenses and certifications, performance of the full range of tasks and duties assigned. The Technician III receives limited instruction or assistance and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies associated with the Division. Movement to/or placement in a Technician III role presumes all requirements of a Technician II (or the equivalent) have been met.

This level requires two (2) years of experience as a Streets Maintenance Technician II for the Town of Parker, or five (5) years of equivalent experience outside the Town of Parker, with a minimum of two (2) years of experience operating road construction and/or snow removal equipment.

This level requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 (six) months of hire: Proficiency in the operations of back hoes, loaders, street sweepers, forklifts, and skid steers. Technical expertise in two (2) or more of the following: asphalt and concrete repair/maintenance, traffic control, right of way maintenance, and snow/ice removal.

This level requires the following certifications be initiated within six (6) months of hire and obtained within twelve (12) months of hire: Colorado Pesticide Applicator, IS-200, IS-400, and IS-800.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of and skill in the use of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in the maintenance of public streets and rights of way.
• Knowledge of computers and various software programs for communication, data entry, and task tracking.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate safety and best practices.
• Skill in verbal and written communication, including the ability to follow both verbal and written instructions and report operations in both forms.
• Skill in properly maintaining records of time worked and work performed.
• Skill in operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment such as street sweepers, mowers, backhoes, tractors, compressors, and dump trucks.
• Skill in operating and maintaining small/light equipment such as weed eaters, blowers, shovels, rakes, shop equipment, and power tools.
• Ability to identify and implement risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage, and liability.
• Ability to coordinate activities and cooperatively work with Town Departments, agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to work irregular hours or on-call weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or during emergency situations related to facility maintenance; carries an emergency pager and responds to emergency calls as necessary as part of a rotation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Additional Information

Technician I

Hiring range: $22.43 - $26.36

Full salary range: $22.43 - $30.28

Technician II

Hiring range: $ 24.23 - $28.46

Full salary range: $24.23 - $32.70

Technician III

Hiring range: $25.62 - $30.74

Full salary range: $25.62 - $35.87

First Interviews: Week of 3/25/24

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Hand tools, various electric and gas-operated tools and equipment used in the maintenance and operation of stormwater facilities. Including, but not limited to, various trucks, tractors, loaders, backhoes, trenchers, snow removal equipment, personal computer, first aid equipment, and other equipment as assigned. Smart phone usage and participation in the Town's data reimbursement program may be required.

Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires physical activity with heavy lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally carrying, pulling, pushing, or lifting more than one hundred (100) pounds with assistance. Employee must communicate clearly and effectively; must understand and be understood. Must be able to frequently engage in ordinary or telephone conversations with speech and hearing.

Employee must be able to consistently see with near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision and field vision. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision acuity, night vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust his or her focus, allowing a broad field of vision.

Environment

Work is frequently performed in indoor and outdoor conditions with varying temperatures. The noise level in this environment is moderate to loud with frequent high levels and vibrations. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, hot or cold conditions, or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, bodily fluids, and other biohazards, dead and/or decaying animal carcasses, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee may encounter mechanical or electrical hazards.

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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please contact [email protected] with questions regarding this position.

You may enroll in the Town of Parker benefits if you are classified as a full-time employee and have completed the eligibility waiting period of 30 days. Coverage will begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The generous benefits package includes: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, voluntary term life insurance, 401(a) retirement plan, 457 retirement plan, holiday pay, vacation, sick leave, educational assistance program, employee assistance program and a family membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Field House. Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of those plans and the summary plan descriptions, which are subject to annual budget and appropriations by Town Council.

01

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes

  • No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes

  • No

03

Do you have possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License, issued by the State of Colorado, for the type of vehicle operated?

• Yes

  • No

04

Do you have a valid driver's license and a minimum of two (2) years good driving history?

• Yes

  • No

05

Do you have a Class B, Commercial Driver License with air brake and tanker endorsements or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire?

• Yes

  • No

06

Do you have a Traffic Control/Flagger Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment?

• Yes

  • No

07

Please list any certifications you possess

Required Question

Agency The Town of Parker

Address 20120 E Mainstreet

Parker, Colorado, 80138

Phone 303-###-####

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