Employment Opportunities Title:
Street / Utilities Techhnician

Post Date
6/21/2024

Expiration Date
9/19/2024

Details:
The City of Louisville invites motivated, hard-working, and collaborative individuals to apply for our Streets & Utilities Operations Technician I, II, or III position. *Please review the Salary, Hiring Ranges, and Qualifications below.

Are you looking for a career that you can start with little to no experience but has capability for growth, salary increases, and excellent benefits?

No two days are exactly the same at City of Louisville Streets & Utilities Operations. Working in a team-focused environment within a small department, the selected candidate will work on a variety of street infrastructure as well as water, wastewater, and storm water maintenance work and other projects. An employee in this position will have the opportunity to operate a variety of light duty trucks, dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, street sweepers, and front-end loaders.

The City of Louisville’s Street Maintenance division is part of the Public Works department. The division is responsible for maintaining approximately two-hundred and sixty (260) miles of streets within the City’s 8-square mile jurisdiction. The Louisville Operations Division is responsible for street maintenance and snow plowing, all water and sewer main maintenance, water meter replacement and reading, utility locates, and storm drainage.

This great opportunity offers:

Career progression model where advancement is achieved through training, work performance, and certifications received
Options for flexible scheduling and work/life balance:
4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) May through September
5-day work schedule in the winter (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies
Work wear provided including $225 towards steel toe boots; winter work wear provided (including bibs)
2024 Hiring range by level (dependent on experience, certification levels, and other qualifications described below):

Technician I: $21.52 ($44,761.60) to $24.75 ($51,480.00)
Technician II: $23.24 ($48,339.20) to $26.73 ($55,598.40)
Technician III: $25.10 ($52,208.00) to $28.86 ($60,028.80)

The City of Louisville offers the following benefits for all Tier 1 positions:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Tuition Assistance
Learning & Development Opportunities Wellness Program
Recreation Center Pass
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
Paid time off including vacation, sick and 12 holidays

Qualifications:
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent educational credential
Some experience in operating streets and drainage construction and repair equipment preferred
An equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience may be considered
The selected candidate must meet minimum qualifications for a Technician I below, and technician level will be selected based on qualifications and experience as deemed acceptable by the City of Louisville.

Streets & Utilities Operations Technician I Requirements:
Up to one year's experience working with Streets & Utilities Operations
CDL (B) or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire (DOH)
Flagger certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOH
Trench & Shoring Safety Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOH
First Aid/ CPR/ AED certified or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOH

Streets & Utilities Operations Technician II Requirements:
In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician II will have increased responsibility and must have:
One (1) to two (2) years' experience working with Streets & Utilities Operations
Water Distribution Class 1 certification
Wastewater Collection Class 1 certification
Confined Space Entry certification
Traffic Control Technician certification
Streets & Utilities Operations Technician III Requirements:
In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician III will have increased responsibility and must have:
Two (2) to four (4) years' experience working with Streets & Utilities Operations
Water Distribution Class 2 and 3 certifications
Wastewater Collection Class 2 and 3 certifications
Traffic Control Supervisor certification
Trench Safety Supervisor certification
Stormwater Inspector training

Comments:
Apply online at our website: https://www.louisvilleco.gov/jobs

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Employer:
City of Louisville
Contact:
Penny J Ford

Address:
749 Main St
Louisville, CO 80027

Work Phone:
7207935786

Email:
pford@louisvilleco.gov

Website:
https://www.louisvilleco.gov/jobs

Salary/Wage Amount or Range:
$21.52 - $32.63 Hourly $44,761.60 - $67,870.40 Annually