Utilities Technician II or III - Sewer

Location: Broomfield

Is a Public Works career right for you?

Ask yourself the following questions:

Do you want more than a job while working to improve your community's quality of life?

Do you want to make a difference to your community?

Then a career in Public Works-Water Utilities is for you!

Make an impact in the community by joining the Utilities Team. The Utilities Division consists of a team of 30 staff that work hand in hand to ensure all residents of Broomfield have access to clean water and proper collection of storm and sewer water by maintaining the water distribution system, the wastewater collection system, and the reuse system.

The Utilities team is currently looking for a Full-time Utilities Technician at level II or III (depending on qualifications/experience). Please see the

Minimum Qualifications section below detailing the training/experience required.

Total Compensation Package

112 hours paid vacation + 10 sick days + 12 paid holidays per year

Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)

No probationary period - start accruing your leave day 1

Stable year-round employment with a 40 hour/week set schedule

6% employer retirement match

Most evenings and weekends off (usually weather dependent)

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Paid periodic On-Call duty

Wellness discount on insurance premiums available

Paid CDL training

Level and pay are dependent on qualifications including experience AND certification (see

Minimum Qualifications for more details).

Utilities Technician II - $29.13 - $35.61/hour

Utilities Technician III - $30.18 - $40.84/hour

Utilities Technician II:

* Assists with programs for Maintenance of Condition as related to the water distribution system, reuse distribution system and collections systems

* Responds to main breaks, backups, and repair of utilities systems

* Performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs on equipment.

* Assists in major maintenance and repairs to division equipment.

* Operates and maintain construction and maintenance equipment used in the department including as pick-up trucks, tractors, loaders, dump trucks, backhoe, jet truck, CCTV van, utility truck, snow blowers, gas analyzers, shovels, pick-ax, sledge hammers, and hand tools

* Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.

* Provides back-up coverage in the operation of snowplows during inclement weather.

* Acts as troubleshooter to resolve problems within a particular area of assignment.

* Provides on-the-job instruction and orientation to lower-level personnel as assigned.

* May train lower-level personnel in the operation of and preventive maintenance on equipment.

* Advises the Foreman, Manager and applicable administrators of potential problems or concerns.

In addition, Utilities Technician III is responsible for the following duties:

* Assumes lead role to support the Foreman in directing the work of programs for Maintenance of Condition as related to the water distribution system, reuse distribution system and collections systems

* Provides on-the-job instruction and orientation to lower-level personnel as assigned.  Recommends appropriate disciplinary action.

* May assume responsibility for work unit activities during the absence of the Foreman.

Education

* High School Diploma/GED - required

* Technician II:
Class 1 Sewer Collections Operator's Certification from the state of Colorado - required

* Technician III:
Class 2 Sewer Collections Operator's Certification from the state of Colorado - required

Experience

* Technician II: 2 years experience required in any Utility Division repair and/or operations areas.

* Technician III: 3 years experience required in any Utility Division repair and or operations areas.

* 2 years backhoe experience - preferred.

* Some lead/supervisory experience - preferred.

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment.

New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry, and DMV check, and pre-placement physical and drug screen.

Certifications

* Class B Commercial Driver's license - required with 6 months of hire

* Technician II:
Class 2 Water Distribution or Sewer Collections certification (depending on assignment) from the State of Colorado - required within 2 years of hire

* Technician III:
Class 3 Water Distribution or Sewer Collections certification (depending on assignment) from the State of Colorado - required within 2 years of hire

* Work is generally scheduled between Monday and Friday with some weekend and holiday work required.

* Position also involves on-call duty which requires…