Position Title: Maintenance Technician/Equipment Operator I or II

Department: Streets

Reports to: Streets Supervisor

Direct Report: None

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt - hourly, eligible for overtime, full-time

   **Location:** Town of Eagle Public Works, 1050 Chambers Ave, Eagle, CO 81631

Pre-Hire Requirements: Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and be insurable under Town standards. High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Must live within forty-five (45) miles of the Town of Eagle Public Works Facility located at 1050 Chambers Avenue Eagle, Colorado. Total travel time should not exceed sixty (60) minutes at posted driving speeds. This position requires passing a pre- hire drug test, motor vehicle and a criminal background check.

Job Summary: Performs a variety of routine and special activities for maintenance within the Public Works Department.

Essential Functions:

1. Snow Plowing (winter): Plowing and cindering of Town maintained roads, parking lots, pathways etc.
2. Street and Right-of-Ways: Assists with routine maintenance, including heavy equipment operations, snowplowing, sweeping, weed control, asphalt maintenance, traffic signs, etc.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Core Competencies:

1. Communication
2. Attention to Detail
3. Customer Service
4. Teamwork/Adaptable
5. Multi-tasking
6. Safety

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Friday’s we attempt to work a half day with potential for other hours to support event or snowplow schedule and other emergencies (water breaks, wastewater breaks, etc.). This position requires the ability to provide on-call response (rotating) which may require evening and weekend hours.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Town of Eagle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and the broader Eagle community. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including multilingual and multicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

Education, Training and Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. Valid Colorado driver license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Maintenance Technician/Equipment Operator I Requirements: 6 months to 1 year of related experience preferred but will train the right candidate. Some maintenance, landscaping or construction experience is helpful. Ability to obtain CO Commercial driver’s license within 6 months of hire required.

Maintenance Technician/Equipment Operator II Requirements: 2-5 years’ experience in street maintenance or operating snowplows or heavy equipment. Requires CO Class B Commercial driver’s license Ability to use computer applications and electronic mail.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

1. Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, landscaping, and general construction practices, and standard safety practices.
2. Skill using basic hand tools and operating lawn mowing, landscaping and snow plowing equipment.
3. Ability to be “On Call” during non-regular hours to address snowplowing, water leaks, etc.
4. Ability to start snowplow work shift at 3:00 a.m., as required.
5. Time Management; managing one's own time and the time of others.
6. Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending) is required.
7. Customer orientated, with the ability to interact with town employees, vendors, and the public in a positive and cooperative manner.
8. Ability to model Town of Eagle staff values of integrity, respect, commitment, responsibility, collaboration, and leadership.
9. Supports and champions building and sustaining a culture focused on continuous improvement
10. Fosters innovative ideas and streamlines operations to provide meaningful value for customers and the community.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to use hands and arms to handle, feel, drive, reach; and talk, hear or smell.
2. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.
3. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
4. Must be able to lift and carry moderately heavy materials, supplies, and equipment (25-50 lbs.) frequently; objects weighing 50-75 lbs. occasionally.
5. Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions and seasonal temperatures when performing a job.

Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position, the employee will have exposure to the following:

1. Work is usually in an outdoor environment with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
2. Extreme temperature – seasonally.
3. Exposure to fumes, odors, and mechanical or electrical hazards associated with equipment, machinery, etc. can be expected.
4. Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, dust, etc., can be expected.
5. A uniform shirt and jacket are provided. Staff provide own foot ware and pants, which must be clean (no sweats or shorts) and appropriate to the work assignment.