Public Works Technician

Position: PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN I
Job Announcement

Job Announcement  Public Works Technician l
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled
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Department:
Water & Waste Services
Division:
Pressure & Gravity Operations

Hiring Range: $28.53
-31.70/hour
Winter Hours 7am - 3:30pm M-F, Summer Hours 6am - 4:30pm Monday-Thursday
Regular Full-time with Benefits
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension
Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term
Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and
Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition
Assistance.
Other benefits:
Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please
apply as soon as possible.

Definition:
This is an entry level position similar to an apprenticeship that receives training and performs a
variety of skilled technical duties related to the operation and maintenance of the City's
transportation and stormwater networks (streets, sidewalks, alleys, curbs, gutters, storm drains,
signs/ markings, parking lots, traffic control and snow response operations). This position also
supports the operation and maintenance of the potable Water Distribution System and
Wastewater Collection Systems at a basic level under the direction of appropriately certified
personnel. Persons recruited in this position will be trained to work within the parameters of an
existing operating plan and will be supported either by other onsite or on-call personnel as
needed to address more difficult and advanced level tasks.

Principal Duties:
Employees working in this career-series job classification perform a wide variety of technical
tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the transportation and stormwater network
and support the operation and maintenance of pressurized systems (i.e., Distribution system and
sewer lift stations), and/or gravity systems (Collection and Stormwater) depending on
assignment. Public Works Technician I employees work in teams and independently in an
apprentice role and must demonstrate a collaborative and self-directed approach to routine
tasks and project-related assignments. Routine and project work requires active and
independent learning skills; and the ability to review system records and documents, conduct
technology reviews, and learn to troubleshoot problems. Employee must also demonstrate
cooperative teamwork skills to address shared work assignments and to facilitate sharing and
acting upon critical information. Examples of tasks and duties that will be developed in this
apprentice role include but are not limited to the following:
Non-Technical:
Service Oriented, Positive Attitude, Helpful. Trustworthy, Adheres to Ethics &
Regulations. Collaborative, Team Oriented, Interacts Respectfully. Productive, Takes Initiative,
Meets Deadlines, Achieves Results. Safe & Manages Risks to Minimize Incidents. Build effective
working relationships with co-workers, and communicate and collaborate with contractors,
vendors and customers. Critically analyze operations and equipment performance and
implement effective responses. Work with staff in other Divisions to deliver shared work or to
complete cross-Division work assignments. Anticipate possible problems and consequences of
situations and make decisions or take necessary steps to solve problems. Adhere to applicable
standards, protocols and operating plans. Demonstrate a general curiosity about the job, and
conduct research and technology reviews, and share information. Complete assigned tasks with
quality and address important details. Success in demonstrating the above non-technical skills
requires Employees to live by the City's thirteen cultural attributes in all aspects of their jobs:
Treats Others with Respect & Dignity
Embodies and Models Honesty & Integrity
Embodies a Spirit of Service and Sense of Pride
Creates/Promotes a Work Environment Where it is Enjoyable to Come to Work
Engages in Frequent, Meaningful & Direct Communication;
Closes all Loops
Holds Self and Others Accountable
Fosters Creativity & Innovation

Fosters Opportunities for Authentic Team Work
Encourages and Supports Decision Making & Taking Action
Supports Work Life Balance
Acknowledges & Appreciates Each Employee's Significance
Recognizes & Supports Leadership Skills and Qualities Among All
Supports Employee Development & Training
Technical:

• Perform concrete repair work; set concrete forms, prepare ground and pack
surface, pour and finish concrete.

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair work of City streets, sidewalks,
alleys, parking lots, gutters, and storm drains including patching potholes,
grading, trenching, asphalt paving, crack sealing, and storm drainage gutter and
grate cleaning signs and markings.

• Rake and finish asphalt, demonstrating the proficient operation of front-end
loaders, and paving equipment.

• Perform storm drainage system…