Distribution & Collection Maintenance Technician IIIIII (DOQ) (84964)

The Town of Eries Utilities Department is seekingtwodependable skilled and motivated Distribution & Collection(D&C)Maintenance Techniciansto join our hardworking team.

In this vital roleyoullhelpmaintainand improve the critical infrastructure that keeps our townsdistribution system wastewater collection systemsand other Town infrastructureoperatingsafely and efficiently. Whetheritsinspecting lift stations or repairing a broken water main your work will make a meaningful difference and every day will offer something new.

• Our technicianlevel Iposition is entry-level and we are looking for people who are interested in learning new skills and open to new opportunities! No experience No problem! We offer hands-on training to help you develop the skills you need to succeed and advance in your career.
• If you are a more experienced professional we still highly encourage you to apply as wehave the ability tohire atechnicianlevel I II or III based on your qualifications.
• Please review our minimum qualifications below to see where you can be placed!

Work Location:Leon A Wurl Service Center (150 Bonnell Ave Erie CO 80516)

• This position is 100% in-person andnoteligible for remote work

Work Hours:Monday Friday 7:00AM 3:30PM

• Employee must be able to work on-call schedule as assigned and outside of normal working hours.

Duties & Responsibiliites (Advancedadditionalduties exist for the Level II& IIIpositions):

Essential

• Assists performs and/or directs a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities to include sanitary sewer jetting manhole maintenance and inspection hydrant flushing and maintenance repair water sewer and storm lines valve exercising and maintenance PRV inspections and maintenance monitoring lift stations and CCTV inspections of the utility system.
• Installs andmaintainsa variety of specialized and complex equipment related to distribution collection and performs light mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Operates heavy and light duty equipment to perform related maintenance and construction assignments.
• Performs a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools light power equipment and heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Performs or inspects distribution collectionandworks with Town inspectors as needed.
• Performs snow removal activities either by hand small equipment or heavy equipment as assigned.

Administrative and Customer Service

• Performs data entry of information maintenance logs and other data in spreadsheets and related software.
• Responds to customers andcontractorsinquiries and complaints.
• Preparesnecessary records and reports.

Safety

• Performs a variety of duties thatrequiresconsiderable 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 andmaintainsrecords 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.
• Assistsin the cleaning and organization of shop area.

Operations & Maintenance Support

• 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 utilitylocates.
• Assistingin Town events preparation operation and break down

Town of Erie Benefits:

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a majorportionof the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefitsbeginthe 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employeesregularly workingan average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have theoptionof changing your elections through open enrollment. Clickhereto learn more.

Designatedfull timeemployees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical Dental and Vision plans including spouse domesticpartnerand family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Employer paidShort and Long TermDisability
• Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year fornumeroushealth/wellness purchases
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL)and family sick leave program
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire
• 3 ½ 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
• Optionto sell back PTO after two years of continuous employment
• 457 Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferralAND employer contributions
• Educationreimbursementup to $3000 per year
• Individual free membershiptothe Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
• Employer sponsored wellness program includingemployee-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits whichincludes10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtualtrainingsfor 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 termconditionor 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 harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect ofsubstantially interferingwith an individuals 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.