Public Works Maintenance Worker (Sewer

Public Works Maintenance Technician

Interviews may be conducted while job is posted Under general supervision of the Public Works Sewer Supervisor. Performs a variety of customer service and preventative maintenance duties in the maintenance of City public infrastructure and property.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in installing, maintaining and repairing sanitary sewer lines
• Assists in installing, maintaining and repairing storm drainage system.
• Repairs, install, replace all components of the City's collection system.
• Performs inspections on equipment and vehicles for such things fluid levels, leaks, condition of hoses and belts, tire pressure, brake lights and related areas.
• Secures, cleans and cares for all basic tools and equipment needed for job assignments.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from customers of sewer utilities and from the public.
• Direct and control traffic around work sites as needed
• Work on-call, overtime and holidays as required by supervisor.

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist skilled trade workers in performing various projects.
• Operate, clean and care for all basic tools and equipment needed for job assignment
• Ensures that the surface infrastructure is kept in a safe and usable condition, repair and maintenance for streets, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and any other surface infrastructure for which the City is responsible.
• Perform seasonal street maintenance duties such as snow plowing, salting and sanding, removing snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, seats and ramps from drives of City facilities.
• Install, repair and/or replace right-of-way signage
• Repairs, installs and replaces asphalt and concrete roadways and maintains all City owned gravel roads and alleys.
• Repair, install, replace and maintenance of fire hydrants, water meter, vaults, water pumps, water distribution lines and water valves.
• Locates mains and installations for crew and contractors.
• Repair and service main water lines.
• Repairs, installs and replaces all components of the City's distribution system.
• Operate, clean and maintain equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader and single and tandem axle dump truck
• Performs Meter reading
• Perform exterior maintenance duties for the cemetery including, excavation of gravesites, burial process and installation of tombstones
• Updates logs and maps of locations of utility lines and of cuts in asphalt paving.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate basic maintenance practices with water, sewer and streets.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and tools used in construction maintenance or related facilities.
• Display operation of a wide variety of equipment and tools used in public works maintenance, repair and construction in a safe and effective manner.
• Demonstrate understanding of Departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with other staff and public.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Valid Colorado Class "B" Driver's License at time of application or within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Flagger, or ability to obtain within 1 year from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual in Spanish.
• One-year experience in public works maintenance or related field, preferred.
• One-year experience operating heavy machinery such as backhoes and street sweepers.
• One-year experience repairing water and sewer lines.
• Ability to obtain Water distribution and sewer collection tech 1 certifications within 2 years from date of hire.

Supplemental Information:

Working Environment/Physical

Activities:

• Perform physical requirement of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, crawling, bending and climbing for extended periods of time.
• Lift/carry up to 60 lbs. frequently and occasionally lift/carry over 100 lbs.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to noise, confined work spaces, chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards.

Equipment Used:
Hand tools, lifts, shovels, tampers, mowers, backhoes, street sweepers, skid steers, loaders, jet-vac, camera van

The City of Fort Lupton supplies a robust and diverse benefit package to reach a wide range of needs:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Options to choose Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution, or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with or without optional Dependent Care Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 414(h) with employer contribution and optional pre or post-tax 457(b)
• FREE Telehealth option for employees/spouses/dependents available 24/7, 7 days per week
• Aflac options
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Employer emphasis on Wellness Programs, group activities, and incentives
• Free recreation center pass
• Education reimbursement
• Pet Insurance available for enrollment any time of year
• Credential and bi-lingual pay incentive
• Employer-paid Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life & AD&D (For self, spouse, and…