Job Title: Seasonal Streets Maintenance Technician - Snow Removal
Keywords: Temporary, Streets Maintenance Technician - Snow Removal
Reports To: Public Works Director
FSLA: Temporary, Part-Time (November – April)
Hourly Range: $28.00 - $32.00
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Summary
This is a safety sensitive position in the Public Works Department performing semi-skilled manual tasks and operating automotive and maintenance equipment to perform winter road maintenance and snow/ice removal duties. This position will be an on-call or as needed basis throughout the winter months only, typically October through April.
Essential Job Functions
- Operates and maintains specialized vehicles, equipment and tools such as dump trucks with plow and sander to perform snow removal duties.
- Works on call as needed during winter season, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Participates in and complies with the Departmental Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. Complies with and ensures compliance with all organizational values, policies, procedures and all verbal written instructions.
- Maintains records of assignments completed. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education and Experience
- Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- A valid Colorado Commercial Driver License Class B, with air brakes and tanker endorsements is preferred.
- Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least two (2) years with a good driving record.
- In lieu of a CDL, two (2) years of good driving history and snow removal experience will be considered.
- Two (2) seasons of snow removal experience with a municipal agency is preferred.
- A combination of education and experience to provide for the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
- The ability to work twelve (12) hour shifts during emergency conditions on short notice.
- Working knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques and supplies used in snow removal.
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, outside and in all weather conditions.
- Ability to identify and implement risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage, and liability.
- Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions and report operations both verbally or in written form.