Utilities Crew Member

Basic Purpose of the Job

Under general direction, performs heavy manual labor and equipment operation for the repair, maintenance and installation of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Maintains a safe work environment.

Core Beliefs

• Respect
• Ethics
• Leadership
• Accountability
• Transparency
• Excellence in Service

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience performing maintenance, public works operations, or construction work in the assigned area of responsibility
• Working knowledge of water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, and maintenance of those infrastructures
• Ability to read and interpret basic maps and blueprints
• Knowledge of standard construction practices relating to water systems and waste water collection preferred
• This position is subject to non-standard working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Current Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver’s license with Tanker and Airbrake endorsements preferred; must be able to obtain within 90 days of start date; must have acceptable driving record
• Traffic control Flagger certification
• Entry - Ability to obtain CCWP Level 1 certification in area of primary responsibility within two (2) years

Qualifications

• Requires ability to perform heavy manual labor
• Frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination
• Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer, and use of hands to handle small parts
• Vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents
• Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens
• Requires driving and walking during inclement weather
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and extreme heat, and vibration

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) medical plan, administered by UMR
• Dental Insurance: Coverage is offered through UMR to provide dental and orthodontic care
• Vision Insurance: Coverage is offered through VSP for assistance with contacts, glasses, or other vision needs
• Health Savings Account: A savings account that is tax-free and interest-bearing that you can use to pay for qualified medical expenses like doctor visits, prescriptions, and emergency room bills
• Life and AD&D Insurance: City-paid policies provide security for you and your family
• Retirement Plan: A defined contribution investment program for non-sworn employees
• Paid Holidays: The following holidays are observed by the majority of City Offices
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Employees are credited with vacation time each pay period that may be used after the first three (3) months of employment. Employees begin earning/utilizing sick leave immediately
• Employee Assistance Program: Coverage is through Triad
• Black Canyon Golf Membership for City Employees: Free employee golf membership and 20% Rusty Putter and Pro Shop discount
• Middle Park Recreation Center Membership: Deeply discounted membership for employees and their dependents

Contact Information

• Employer: City of Montrose
• Address: 400 E Main Street, Montrose, Colorado, 81401
• Phone: (970) 240-1400
• Email: hrmail@cityofmontrose.org
• Website: http://www.cityofmontrose.org/