Streets and Utilities Operations Technician I, II or III

Overview

• Career progression model where advancement is achieved through training, work performance, and certifications received
• Options for flexible scheduling and work/life balance:
  • 4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) May through September
  • 5-day work schedule in the winter (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
  • 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) .

• 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

Examples of Duties

• 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 that may include checking temperature, greasing, checking oil levels, cleaning, and painting
• Install and replaces 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

General Qualifications

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

Additional Information

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.