Water Meter Maintenance Technician I (88110)

As ourWater Meter Maintenance Technicianyoullbe at the heart of a variety of dynamic tasksin support of the operation and maintenance oftheTownscommercial irrigation and residential meters and other Town a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of our meter reading and service processes contributing to the satisfaction of our residential and commercial customers.

This position is primarily working for the Meters Division withinUtilities however cross-training and other duties may be assigned.

• Our level I position isentry-leveland 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.

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.

• Assistsperformsand/or directs a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities to include meter sets meter vaults concrete curb and sidewalk and curb stops.
• Operates heavy and light duty equipment to perform related maintenance and construction assignments such as front-end loader dump truck skid steer backhoe andsnow plow.
• Performs a variety of meter reading tasks to include reading residential raw water and commercial meters changing out meters andmaintainingdetailed records of all activities performing rereads performing service orders from Finance including checking for leaks turn off/on move in/out rereads after billing.
• Performs a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools light power equipment and heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Fabricates installsmaintainsand uses a variety of specialized and complex programming and meter reading equipment and performs light mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Performs snow removal activities either by hand small equipment or heavy equipment as assigned.

• Performs data entry of information maintenancelogsand other data.
• Responds to and coordinates with customers and contractors for work ordersinquiriesand complaints.
• Prepares necessary records and reports.

• Performs a variety of duties that requires 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 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.

• Assisting Streets in maintenance of roadways and signage.
• Assisting Distribution Collections Storm Operations tasks to include maintenance and inspection of sanitary sewermanhole lift stations CCTV water sewer and storm lines hydrants valve and PRVs.
• Assisting Locates with utilitylocates.
• Assistingin Town events preparation operation and break down.

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 benefitedemployeesregularly 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
• 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 classes. Unlawful 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.