Street Technician I - IV

Position Purpose

The Street Technician I-IV position performs semi-skilled to skilled labor involving operation of light and commercial vehicles, machinery, and hand and power tools in public works maintenance and construction. Work requires considerable physical exertion and is often performed outdoors under severe working conditions.

Schedule & On-Call Requirements

• Operating Hours: Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Mandatory overtime, weekend duty, and on-call for emergency work such as snow removal, water breaks, and sewer backups.
• Must be able to respond to the Westminster Municipal Service Center within 30 to 45 minutes when on call.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Compensation

Starting salary: $23.35 to $27.66 per hour ($48,568 to $57,532.80 annually), dependent on level of experience. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee's level of proficiency and usage.

Organizational Competencies and Cultural Values

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork). This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city's extensive network of street infrastructure.

Every Employee Is Accountable To:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

Citywide - Every Employee Is Accountable To:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job-Specific Competencies

Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate safe operation of equipment, materials, and methods used in general public works maintenance, construction, and repair, especially those related to Streets Division
• Demonstrate knowledge of and willingness to apply work safety rules and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, citizens, and contractors
• Demonstrate knowledge of department policies and procedures and work safety rules and procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge in filling out all proper paper for documentation to include daily paperwork and incident reports
• Accurately follow verbal and written instructions
• Safely use all tools vehicles and other equipment, materials, and supplies
• Wear personal protection equipment such as hardhat, steel toed boots, safety vest, safety glasses, gloves and ear protection

Essential Job Functions

Equipment Operation and Maintenance:

• Operates a variety of heavy and light construction equipment, including: tandem and single axle dump trucks; snowplows and spreaders; line grinders, plate compactors, asphalt rollers, and concrete saws; crack sealers, tack distributors, and backpack blowers; gas and electric-powered equipment, hand tools, and other equipment as required
• Services and performs minor repairs on assigned equipment and machinery
• Conducts inspections and prepares reports for maintenance and repair work on vehicles and equipment

Construction and Street Maintenance:

• Performs a wide variety of construction and street maintenance tasks under both routine and emergency conditions, including: pavement maintenance and repair; snow removal operations; patching and resurfacing roadways; building and setting concrete forms; pouring, finishing, and repairing concrete structures such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and culverts

Safety, Leadership, and Work Practices:

• Performs all work safely and in compliance with City standards and regulations
• Operates City vehicles and equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Maintains a valid CDL Class A license and a safe driving record
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

Additional Duties (Street Technician II-IV):

• May serve as a lead worker over a small group of employees by: organizing and coordinating projects; training and mentoring staff; providing feedback on performance and work quality

Other Duties:

• May perform painting, carpentry, and masonry work
• May be required to perform duties from other primary assignment areas, including but not limited to, traffic signs and markings, and Utilities Operations (water distribution and wastewater collection)

Requirements

Street Technician I:

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Experience in safe operation of tools, equipment, and light vehicles
• Experience in construction/maintenance and repair work
• Possess a valid driver's license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
• Ability to obtain and maintain Commercial Driver License Class A within 90 days of employment (training provided by City of Westminster)
• Preferred: Previous work experience in Street Maintenance and the operation of related equipment; Two (2) or more years of experience in the construction/maintenance trades and/or street maintenance; Previous experience with CDL driving and/or commercial snow removal
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Street Technician II:

• Progression to Street Technician II requires fulfillment of all minimum qualifications for the Street Technician II position. Experience gained outside the City of Westminster may be considered in determining eligibility.
• Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in outdoor maintenance or construction, preferably in street maintenance
• Possession of class A CDL
• Accredited Flagger Certification
• Accredited Traffic Control Technician or IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician
• Completion of one (1) or more vocational development certification programs (must be approved by the Superintendent and/or Supervisor). Certification facilitators include but are not limited to: Colorado Local Technical Assistance Program (CLTAP), Colorado Asphalt Paving Association (CAPA), American Public Works Association (APWA), Colorado Contractors Association (CCA), Occupational Safety Institute (OSI), International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA), City of Westminster (COW), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Street Technician III:

• Progression to Street Technician III is dependent on satisfactory performance with the City as a Street Technician II in addition to meeting all minimum requirements of the Street Technician III position.
• Three (3) to seven (7) years of experience in street maintenance and construction
• Accredited certification as a Traffic Control Supervisor
• Certified on common Street Operations equipment
• Completion of three (3) or more of the vocational development certification programs (must be approved by the Superintendent and/or Supervisor – see facilitator list under requirements for Street Technician II)

Street Technician IV:

• Progression to Street Technician IV is dependent on satisfactory performance with the City as a Street Technician III in addition to meeting all minimum requirements of the Street Technician IV position.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in street maintenance and construction
• Completion of four (4) or more of the vocational development certification programs (must be approved by the Superintendent and/or Supervisor – see facilitator list under requirements for Street Technician II)

Physical Requirements

This position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

• Frequently sit while driving to and from work sites and frequently stand and walk on uneven terrain
• Frequently crouch/squat, bend/twist and kneel in awkward confined spaces; frequently climb ladders, equipment and trenches; occasionally climb/balance stairs and fences
• Frequent light grasp and reach