Wastewater Utility Maintenance Mechanic (85154)

The Town of Erie is searching for our newest team member to join us in our Wastewater division as our firstWastewater Utility Maintenance Mechanic! This is a newly approved position for 2026in order tobetter support our reclamation facilitywithfacilityneeds.

Under general supervisionour Maintenance Mechanicparticipatesin the maintenance of utility plants and related infrastructure andassistswith the monitoring of a water or wastewater the entry level work involves closely supervised training and a limited range of duties.

Work Hours:Typical working hours are6:30AM 3:00PM

• Please note: The person in this position must be able to work an on-call rotating schedule as assigned and as needed for snow-related/other emergencies.

Work Location:Erie North Water Reclamation Facility(501 State Hwy 52 Erie CO 80516)

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspectsmaintainsservicesand repairs a variety of equipment such as pumps motors drives electrical supplies meters associated with water treatment watersupplyand water storage facilities.
• Prepares work orders and estimates of time and parts needed.
• Studies equipment having frequent breakdowns todeterminecause andattemptto prevent future occurrences.
• Operates hand and power shop tools to perform repairs.
• Maintains all hand and power tools in safe and efficient operating condition.
• Operates a variety of equipment including light vehicles chain saws back hoes snow removalequipmentand lawn mowers.
• Performs a variety of related duties asrequired(e.g. mowing weed cutting chemical loading and unloading.
• Regulates use of equipment in the absence of supervisory personnel if needed.
• Responsible for shop area maintenancesafetyand cleanliness.
• Providesgeneral guidance to temporary or seasonal laborers as assigned.
• Performs related work asrequiredand assigned.
• Mayassistin the performance of custodial and grounds maintenance duties as sweeping mopping painting carpentry compostingdutiesand plumbing; lead plant tours for visitors.
• Learns the maintenance and monitoring and some operations of a water/wastewater system.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two years of experience in utility maintenance or plant operations.
• Must have a valid Colorado Driver License and satisfactory driving record.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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 benefits begin the 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-time employees 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 paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 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)
• 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 deferral AND employer contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $3000 per year
• Individual free membership to the 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/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 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.