It's a great time to join the City of Boulder! Application Deadline: April 30, 2024 Hiring Range: 23.79 - 29.07 This is a full-time hourly position. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefit Eligibility Group: BMEA (20+ Hours) Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job. Job Description Summary: Starting hourly pay range for these positions are, commensurate with experience Maintenance Technician I: Up to $23.35, (Full pay range $18.03 to $24.42) Maintenance Technician II: Up to $29.07, (Full pay range $20.33 to $32.53) Maintenance Technician III: Up to $31.99, (Full pay range $22.37 to $35.79) TRAINING: Paid training will be provided to successful applicants. Training includes but is not limited to commercial driver's license training, heavy equipment training, other training to meet qualifications for promotion to higher technician classifications. The City of Boulder is a great place to live, work, grow and play. With over 300 miles of dedicated bikeways and more than 150 miles of hiking trails, Boulder values active lifestyles and access to nature. Forty-five thousand acres of land provide open space for parks, a green belt around the city and a cap on urban growth. With world class restaurants and art and music venues, The City of Boulder values diverse culture. Respect is one of our five City Values (including Customer Service, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation) and we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and support our differences across all spectrums, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, age, disability and sexuality. Through our focus on Racial Equity, our employee benefits, and the many programs resources we offer our staff, we continually strive to weave respect for one another into the fabric of our organization. Add your voice and talents to the City of Boulder and help us grow in service excellence for an inspired future. CITY VISION AND VALUES: The City of Boulder is committed to service excellence for an inspired future and the following values: Customer service - We are dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our community and our co-workers by demonstrating consistent and professional service with a solution-oriented approach Respect - We champion diversity and welcome individual perspectives, backgrounds and opinions. We are open-minded and treat all individuals with respect and dignity. Integrity - We are stewards of the public's trust and are committed to service that is transparent and consistent with city regulations and policies. We are honorable, follow through on our commitments and accept responsibility. Collaboration - We are committed to organizational success and celebrate our shared dedication to public service. We believe community collaboration and the sum of our individual contributions leads to great results. Innovation - We promote a forward-thinking environment that supports creativity, calculated risks and continuous improvement. We embrace change and learn from others in order to deliver leading edge service. OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE Under direct or general supervision, performs a variety of entry level to skilled street maintenance and repair tasks in the areas of maintenance, construction and equipment operation for City of Boulder transportation corridors, and performs related duties as required. Transportation Maintenance Technician I: Under direct supervision, performs entry level to semi-skilled tasks. Transportation Maintenance Technician II: Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled to skilled tasks. Transportation Maintenance Technician III: Under general supervision, provides staff direction, daily coordination of activities, and performs skilled to semi-skilled tasks. Job Description: Job Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following explains the expectations with additional information for Maintenance Technician III 1. Supports and performs maintenance and repairs of the City of Boulder Transportation & Mobility system for streets, including but not limited to the following: Streets and Right-of-Way Maintenance: Patching and pothole repair; overlaying, chip and seal preparation; snow removal and applying de-icing materials; trash and tree limb removal; sweeping, hauling and other associated tasks; right-of-way structure repair; prepares, screens, and/or disposes of materials; alley grading and maintenance. Removal of deceased animals in right of way. Street Sweeper Operation: Operation and maintenance of mechanical street sweeper units for city streets. Changes sweeper brooms and hauls sweeper debris to designated location. Sweeps on-street bike lanes and streets on a regular basis, sometimes early mornings to minimize traffic impacts. 2. Uses tools and equipment in the performance of maintenance tasks and may perform minor and preventative maintenance on equipment and vehicles. (For more information; see the Required Minimum Qualifications and Working Conditions sections below). 3. Willingness/ability to respond to 25% after hours work during irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies. 4. Willingness/ability to respond to 25% after-hours work during irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies. 5. Must Respond to 100% of snow shifts when called from September through May. 6. Actively promotes a safety culture by observing and following all city and department safety procedures, regulations and policies and assists in ensuring others do so in order to promote a safe work environment and prevent injuries and illnesses. 7. Success measures include: Enforces and adheres by organizational policies, rules and safety regulations related to persons using city vehicles, equipment, and public works facilities. Ensures safe public spaces while completing work tasks and raises safety concerns to appropriate supervisors or contacts. Identifies addresses or elevates any health and safety risks within the public works facilities. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment and uses all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Does not operate a vehicle or equipment in an unsafe manner, including avoiding the use of a cell phone. Reports all injuries, accidents and damage to City property to their immediate supervisor on the same day that they occur. Adheres to all MSDS requirements when using chemicals and is fully aware of the product specifications and required PPE. For Maintenance Technician III. Also, trains and supervises temporary staff in safe operation of equipment/vehicles. 1. Facilitates good communication with co-workers and supervisors. This includes: Shares information and receives feedback, listens to and respects input, participates in workgroup conversations, and directly deals with issues that arise. Communicates important information from supervisors and other City officials to co-workers and employees. 2. Maintains accurate records of work performed and materials and equipment used. May use a computer to log information. 3. Remains generally alert to conditions and events occurring on public right of ways indicating anticipated or needed repairs and report such conditions to supervisors. 4. May interact with members of the public in the field to provide information and customer service. Provides input into responses to inquiries from the public and/or internal departments/requestors. 5. Participates as a member of a team. Demonstrates a strong work ethic. Treats co-workers and supervisors with respect and courtesy. Contributes and gives input to the team. Recognizes the needs of team members and maintains a fair share of team's workload. Works effectively on a team and promotes teamwork when directing seasonal or temporary workers. 6. May assist in maintaining the Utilities infrastructure system. For all technician levels. Other: Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city. Takes good care of the City's equipment, clothing, and resources. Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to city property. Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies. Demonstrates behavior in accordance with the City Values. Generally, duties and responsibilities are listed from most to least critical or time consuming. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Basic mathematic, written, and spoken communication skills. Experience/Licenses and Certifications: Maintenance Technician I At least one year of experience in outdoor maintenance or construction, preference given for experience in streets, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Within nine months of hire, obtain a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with these endorsements: B (26,001 or more pounds); N (Tanker); and without L (airbrake restrictions). Possession of or completion of the following certifications and trainings within nine months of the hire date: Possession of or ability to obtain Flagger certification-ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) or equivalent certification as a traffic flagger. Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification (through Red Cross or equivalent accredited institution). Ability to obtain front-end loader, and skid-steer loader safety training certification. Learn to run a variety of streets equipment. City of Boulder vision, values and policies . click apply for full job details