Stormwater Maintenance Technician or Operator (Dependent on Qualifications)

Are you ready to dive into a new role with the Town of Erie where every day brings challenges and opportunities to make a tangible difference in our community? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hands-on work that keeps you on your toes, then we've got the perfect position for you! As the Stormwater Technician or Operator, you'll play a vital role in the upkeep and enhancement of our town's Stormwater systems and infrastructure.

Under general supervision, you will perform a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled laboring tasks in the operation and maintenance of Town Stormwater systems, right of ways, and in support of the operation and maintenance of the distribution system, wastewater collections system and other Town infrastructure.

The Stormwater Technician/Operator primarily works for the Storm Maintenance Division within the Utilities Department, however cross-training and other duties may be assigned.

Anticipated Work Schedule: 

• On-site; Monday – Friday; 7:00am – 3:30pm

THIS POSTING WILL CLOSE AT 11:59PM MST ON 12/01/2024. FOR CONSIDERATION, PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE.    

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Responsibilities and duties vary depending on the level of the position. The level of aid, assistance, or support required may differ based on the role you are hired for.

Below is a general overview of responsibilities, which may be tailored according to the specific level. 

Essential  

• Aid in a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities to include storm sewer jetting, manhole maintenance and inspection, storm water system maintenance, CCTV inspections, ditch maintenance and repair, detention pond maintenance and repair, and right of way maintenance 
• Aid in installation and maintain a variety of specialized and complex equipment related to storm operations and collection and performs light mechanical repair and maintenance  
• Aid in operations of heavy and light duty equipment to perform related maintenance and construction assignments 
• Aid in a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools, light power equipment, string trimmers, landscaping tools, and heavy construction and maintenance equipment  
• Aids in inspections collection and storm installations and works with Town inspectors as needed  
• Aid in snow removal activities either by hand, small equipment or heavy equipment as assigned  

Administrative and Customer Service 

• Aids data entry of information, maintenance logs and other data in spreadsheets and related software 
• Aids in response to customers and contractors’ inquiries and complaints  
• Help prepares necessary records and reports 

Safety 

• Performs a variety of duties that require considerable knowledge of the use and wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
• Performs routine safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance activities on vehicles and equipment and maintains records of activities 
• Maintains a safe working environment to include working in traffic and congested areas, working in ditches and confined spaces and all work environments 
• Assists in the cleaning and organization of shop area 

Operations & Maintenance Support 

• Assisting D&C with sanitary sewer jetting, hydrant flushing and maintenance, repair water, sewer, valve exercising and maintenance, PRV inspections and maintenance, monitoring lift stations, and CCTV inspections of the utility system 
• Assisting Meters with reading and maintenance, service orders, conducting turn-offs and turn-ons of residential and commercial water services 
• Assisting Streets with maintenance of roadways and signage. 
• Assisting Locates with utility locates 
• Assisting in Town events preparation, operation and break down 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: 
Knowledge of: Learn to use hand tools and heavy equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, skid steer and other mobile machinery. Knowledge of basic math skills including how to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

Skills in: Ability to learn to use hand tools and heavy equipment such as front-end loader, motor grader, sweeper, backhoe, dump truck, skid steer, and other mobile machinery. Ability to complete basic math such as how to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read maps and drawings. Ability to trouble-shoot and resolve problems involving variables in any standardized situation.  

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public. Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and/or small group situation, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.  

Environmental Factors: 
Work is frequently performed in an outside setting. Tasks frequently require outside work with moderate to high noise levels and local travel (rarely requiring out of town travel). Tasks frequently include walking on uneven surfaces and exposure to chemicals, gases, fumes, dust, vibrations, use of light to heavy equipment operations and working in traffic; occasionally working with heights and extreme temperatures. 

Physical Factors:                                                                                                                                            
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly grasping, fingering, and handling items as well as talking and hearing. Employee will frequently be sitting, standing, reaching, or walking for extended periods of time, use of near visual acuity and constantly moving objects weighing over 10 pounds, frequently over 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Occasionally tasks require stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, balancing, use of far visual acuity, color discrimination, and peripheral vision. Employee may rarely have tasks requiring running or use of depth perception. 

Town of Erie Benefits:    

Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment.    

Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:    

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options    
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans     
• Voluntary Life/AD&D    
• Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D    
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability    
• Diagnosis and infertility treatment options via Cigna plans    
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program    
• Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program    
• Up to 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave - 1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked in a pay period    
• 3.5 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)    
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire    
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays    
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave    
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child    
• Option to sell back PTO after two years of continuous employment    
• 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral contributions AND employer contributions    
• Education reimbursement up to $2,000 per year    
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships.     
• Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations    
• Pet Insurance    
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub    
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program     
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities    

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!    

EEOC Statement:    

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes.  Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.