Streets Technician VIII

Streets Technician 1

The Streets Technician 1 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 I shall work at the direction of the Streets Department Supervisor and Lead Streets Technician.

Hours : Monday through Thursday 6 : 00 am to 3 : 30 pm and Friday 5 : 00 am to 9 : 00 am 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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, crack sealing, storm drain cleaning, roadside and alley clean-up, 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
• Assists all Public Works Departments and additional duties as directed by the Public Works Operations Manager
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment
• Maintain daily activity records and Maintenance logs as required
• 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 lead Streets Technician

Other Duties and Responsibilities : 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : 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.

Education :

High School diploma or GED required

Work Experience : Required

Street Technician I - Experience in streets maintenance is helpful but not required

Streets Technician II Minimum 1 to 2 years experience working with Streets Maintenance Operations

Streets Technician III - 2 to 4 year's experience working with Streets Maintenance Operations

Certificates and Licenses : The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications for a Technician I and Technician level will be selected based on qualifications and experience as deemed acceptable by the Town of Berthoud.

Streets Technician I

As an entry-level position Streets Technician I may operate equipment as a trainee, in the Loader, and skid steer

A valid Colorado Driver's license (Class C) and evidence of insurability is required

Ability to obtain a (Class B) with air brakes and tanker license within 180 days, costs covered by Town of Berthoud

Evidence of insurability is required

Ability to complete flagger training and be able to demonstrate proper flagging procedures within 30 days of hiring

Ability to complete LTAP Signing, Pavement markings, and MUTCD Class within 180 days of hiring

CPR / First Aid / AED certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment

Streets Technician II

In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician II will have increased responsibility and ability to operate additional equipment such as a Loader, large mower, and Skid steer. Able to pull trailers with equipment. Begin grader and excavator training and be willing to train other employees

A valid (Class B) License with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to set up a basic street work zone

Completed LTAP winter driving and plowing courses

Completed OSHA 10 training

Streets Technician III

In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician III will have increased responsibility including opening and closing graves, road grading, and excavation and ability to operate all equipment Proficiently and be willing to train other employees

Completed in-house or course-offered training for Road Grader and Excavator

Completed IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Training.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot general maintenance issues with equipment

Has completed LTAP supervisory skills and development courses

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May experience : extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wetness, noise, hazards, temperature change, atmospheric conditions, and vibration.

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.

May include : reading, climbing stairs, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, lifting, reaching, repetitive motions, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and carrying / lifting to 100 lbs.

Benefits : Group Health Insurance w / HSA funds, Dental, Vision, Life, 401 / 457, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Vacation Leave, Longevity Pay, Recreation Membership.

Apply online at Berthoud.org