Street Maintenance Technician I at Town of Telluride – Telluride, Colorado

Department: Public Works
Reports to: Street Utility Superintendent
FLSA: Non Exempt
Grade: 20
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Street Utility Superintendent, the Streets Maintenance Tech I is responsible for the maintenance Town’s right of way assets and utilities. This is a non – CDL licensed position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Right of Way and Utility Maintenance
Perform maintenance, repair services, and snow removal on Town right of way assets
Perform traffic flagging and related safety functions at job sites
Operate various hand tools, light and heavy equipment
Remove snow and ice from Town right of ways and pedestrian sidewalks
Repair potholes and pavement
Perform utility locations
Install and maintain street and traffic signs/posts
Paint traffic markings on curbs, streets, parking lines, and crosswalks
Paint, repair, and service fire hydrants
Participate in the annual Spring Cleanup
Operate a mobile radio to communicate
Maintain and repair Town utility infrastructure
Perform asset management data entry and records maintenance
Complete other tasks and special projects as assigned

Safety
Demonstrate compliance with all Town and Public Works Department safety procedures, regulations, and policies
Perform routine pre/post-use safety checks of equipment and minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment
Work safely to prevent accidents

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications):
High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license; zero (0) to one (1) year of experience in public works operations preferred; no previous experience required; Flagger Certification and Confined Spaces required or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire; CPR and First Aid training required throughout employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of: general maintenance, construction, tools, and equipment; occupational hazards and safety precautions; safe driving practices.

Skill in: safe operation of tools and equipment; working independently with little supervision; effective communication.

Environmental Factors:
Duties of this job are regularly performed outside in all types of weather, with high UV rays in the summer and cold temperatures in the winter. Employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle in all types of weather. Work may be performed in confined spaces and at heights up to 25 feet. Must be able to accommodate an on-call schedule as required on a rotating basis.

Physical Factors:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to coordinate hands and eyes in using equipment. The employee must be able to climb to heights of 10 ft, walk, reach with hands and arms, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, climb, crawl, crouch, talk and hear over the phone, radio, and in person. The employee must be able to sustain heavy physical exertion, for extended periods of time, and be able to lift more than fifty pounds (50 lbs.) and occasionally move objects up to one hundred pounds (100 lbs.).