Streets Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The Streets Technician must be a hardworking, self-motivated, dependable individual able to work without supervision, who enjoys working with the public. This position is responsible for a variety of duties necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Streets Department. The Streets Technician shall work at the direction of the Streets Department Supervisor and the Public Works Operations Manager.

Benefits:

At our core, we believe that supporting our community begins with supporting our employees. We offer competitive pay + Health with fully funded HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, 401/457, Vacation & Sick Leave, 13 Paid Holidays, Longevity pay and Recreation Center Membership.

Essential Functions:

The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

Operates Town vehicles and all equipment such as, but not limited to motor grader, excavator, snowplow, dump trucks, loaders, street sweeper, mowers, etc.

Performs all phases of street maintenance such as, but not limited to street patching, storm drain cleaning, roadside and alley clean-up, tree trimming, mowing weeds, installation and maintenance of traffic control signs, barricades, pavement marking

Performs work at the Town Cemetery, including grave excavations and maintenance activities

Installs and removes barricades and cones during street maintenance. Also works as a certified flagger as needed.

Assists all Town of Berthoud departments, as needed and directed by supervisor

Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, tune-ups, oil change, etc

Employ safety practices and procedures

Maintain effective and courteous working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, and the public

Performs the above duties and other duties as assigned by the Streets Supervisor or the Public Works Operations Manager.

Additional Functions:

The below list is intended to be illustrative of additional responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

HOURS. Monday through Friday daytime hours and additional hours as necessary to meet the needs of the Town of Berthoud.

Additional Hours: Will be required to perform on-call duty, work weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary to meet the needs of the Town of Berthoud

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

High school degree or GED required

Work Experience:

Experience in streets maintenance is helpful but not required

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required

The Streets Technician must have the ability to work well with other employees, and the public

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals and procedure manuals, as well as write reports

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations to the public, employees or Board of Trustees as well as respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and/or complaints

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations

License Required:

A valid Colorado Driver’s license (Class C) and the capability of obtaining a (Class B) with air brakes and tanker license within 90 days.

Evidence of insurability is required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Frequently carrying and lifting up to 100 lbs, climbing stairs, crouching, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, reading/vision, repetitive motions, sitting, standing walking and stooping. Occasionally working in extreme cold, heat or humidity. Noise level frequently high.

Apply online at Berthoud.org