What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Collections Technician I, II, or III position at City and County of Broomfield?
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 Utilities Team. The Utilities Division consists of a team of 30 staff that work hand in hand to ensure all residents of Broomfield have access to clean water and proper collection of storm and sewer water by maintaining the water distribution system, the wastewater collection system, and the reuse system.
The Utilities team is currently looking for a Full-time Utilities Technician at level I, II, or III (depending on qualifications/experience). Please see the Minimum Qualifications section below detailing the training/experience required.
Total Compensation Package
14 days 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 4X10 schedule with a 3 day weekend |
6% employer retirement match | Most evenings and weekends off (on-call duty required 4 times per year) |
Medical, dental, & vision insurance | Paid CDL Training |
Wellness discount on insurance premiums available | Paid Distribution and Collections Certification training |
Level and pay are dependent on qualifications including experience AND certification (see Minimum Qualifications for more details).
Utilities Technician I - $25.34 - $30.97/hour
Utilities Technician II - $29.13 - $35.61/hour
Utilities Technician III - $30.18 - $40.84/hour
Technician I duties:
Assists with the programs for Maintenance of Condition as related to the water distribution system, reuse distribution system and collections systems
Responds to main breaks, backups, and repair of utilities systems
Performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs on equipment.
Assists in major maintenance and repairs to division equipment.
Operates and maintain construction and maintenance equipment used in the department including as pick-up trucks, tractors, loaders, dump trucks, backhoe, jet truck, CCTV van, utility truck, snow blowers, gas analyzers, shovels, pick-ax, sledge hammers, and hand tools
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Provides back-up coverage in the operation of snowplows during inclement weather.
Acts as troubleshooter to resolve problems within a particular area of assignment.
Advises the Foreman, Manager and applicable administrators of potential problems or concerns.
In addition to above, Technician II performs the following additional duties:
Provides on-the-job instruction and orientation to lower-level personnel as assigned.
May train lower-level personnel in the operation of and preventive maintenance on equipment.
In addition to above, Technician III performs the following additional duties:
Assumes lead role to support the Foreman in directing the work of programs for Maintenance of Condition as related to the collections systems
May assume responsibility for work unit activities during the absence of the Foreman.
Technician I:
No experience required.
Within one year, must obtain a Class I Wastewater Collection Certification
Technician II:
At least two years of experience in any Utility Division repair and/or operations areas.
Class I Water Distribution Certification or Class I Wastewater Collection Certification required
Within two years, must obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection Certification
Technician III:
At least three years of experience in any Utility Division repair and/or operations areas.
Class II Water Distribution Certification or Class II Wastewater Collection Certification required
Within two years, must obtain a Class III Wastewater Collection Certification
Additional Requirements:
Must be 18 years or older
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Within 6 months of employment, must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B (must be maintained for continued employment)
The successful candidate must pass all pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes including interview, reference checks, criminal background checks and pre-placement DOT physical and drug screen
Able and willing to work on-call duty which requires working weekends on a rotating basis and working all hours during emergency repairs as needed
Specific experience in sewer/wastewater collection preferred
Work is generally scheduled between Monday and Friday with some weekend and holiday work required.
Position also involves on-call duty which requires working weekends on a rotating basis and working all hours during emergency repairs as needed.
Attend meetings as assigned during evening hours.
Required to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Physical demands are described as very heavy (exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly in order to 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.
Tasks may require sitting at a computer for several hours.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, color vision, and peripheral vision.
Travel by automobile is required to reach work sites and attend meetings.
Requires indoor and outdoor activities to include conditions of extreme heat and cold, working in trenches or excavations, and around offensive odor.
Salary : $52,707 - $84,947
