Streets Technician -III

Summary

The Streets Technician I 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.

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.

• Operates town vehicles and all equipment such as motor grader, excavator, snowplow, dump trucks, loaders, street sweeper, mowers, etc.
• Performs all phases of street maintenance such as 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 performs additional duties as directed by the Public Works Operations Manager.
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains daily activity records and maintenance logs as required.
• Employs safety practices and procedures.
• Maintains effective and courteous working relationships 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.

Additional duties are illustrative and not all‑inclusive; the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Ability to work well with other employees and the public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and procedure manuals, and 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, and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and/or complaints.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Operates trimmers and mowers properly following safety guidelines.

• High School diploma or GED required.

• Street Technician I – Experience in streets maintenance is helpful but not required.
• Street Technician II – Minimum 1 to 2 years experience working with streets maintenance operations.
• Street Technician III – 2 to 4 years experience working with streets maintenance operations.

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

• Operates 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 license with air brakes and tanker endorsement within 180 days, costs covered by Town of Berthoud.
• Evidence of insurability is required.
• Ability to complete flagger training and 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.

• Has increased responsibilities and can operate additional equipment such as loader, large mower, skid steer, and pull trailers with equipment.
• Begins grader and excavator training and is 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…