Streets and Utilities Operations Technician I, II, or III

Are you looking for a career rather than just another job? One that you can start with little to no experience but have capability for career growth/development, salary increases, and excellent benefits? The City of Louisville invites motivated, hard-working and collaborative individuals to apply for our Streets and Utilities Operations Technician I, II, or III position.
 
No two days are exactly the same at City of Louisville Operations. Working in a fast-paced, hands-on, team-focused environment within a small department, the selected candidate will work on a variety of complex street infrastructure as well as water and storm water maintenance work and projects. An employee in this position will have the opportunity to operate a variety of light duty trucks, dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, street sweepers and front-end loaders.

The City of Louisville’s Street Maintenance division is part of the Public Works Department. The division is responsible for maintaining approximately 260 miles of streets within the City’s 8-square mile jurisdiction. The Louisville Operations Division is responsible for street maintenance and snow plowing, all water and sewer main maintenance, water meter replacement and reading, utility locates, and storm drainage.

This great opportunity provides:

• Career progression model where advancement is achieved through training, work performance, and water distribution/collection certifications received:
  • Operations Technician I - $20.48 - $23.55
  • Operations Technician II - $22.12 - $25.44
  • Operations Technician III - $23.89 - $27.47
  • Operations Technician IV - $27.27 - $32.04
• Options for flexible scheduling and work/life balance:
  1. 4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) May through September
  2. 5-day work schedule in the winter (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
  3. 40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies
• Work wear provided including $150 towards steel toe boots; winter work wear provided (including bibs)
• Comprehensive benefits offerings

All initial communication regarding your application will come via email usually from info@governmentjobs.com or the recruiter. Please check your email messages and junk mail frequently during the application process.
 

• Operates street sweepers, light duty trucks and dump trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, and snowplows in the performance of operations maintenance and construction projects and assignments
• Loads and hauls fill rock, asphalt, and other road patch materials
• Applies asphalt patches, asphalt overlay, sets concrete forms, and performs other street and construction repairs and maintenance functions
• Installs and repairs new and existing utility and service lines
• Operates or assists in the operation of monitoring equipment; clears utility lines and/or repairs breaks in the lines; seals manholes; uses high pressure hoses to clean sewers
• Plows and removes snow from City right-of-ways during and after snowstorms
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on various equipment that may include checking temperature, greasing, checking oil levels, cleaning and painting
• Installs and/or replaces water meters of all sizes
• Repairs and maintains fire hydrants
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor adjustments on equipment prior to, during, and after operating
• Acts as a flag person to guide and direct traffic at construction and repair sites
• Read water meters with automatic meter reading equipment

This position is considered a critical/essential worker and is therefore responsible for responding to emergencies and/or disasters that may require additional overtime or adjustments to your normal schedule to fit the needs of the organization.Education, Training, and Experience for all levels: 

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent 
• 0-2 years experience in operating streets and drainage construction and repair equipment; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education and experience.

The selected candidate must meet minimum qualifications for a Technician I below, and technician level will be selected based on qualifications and experience as deemed acceptable by the City of Louisville.  
 
Streets & Utilities Operations Technician I Requirements:              

• Up to one year's experience working with Streets & Utilities 
• CDL (B) or ability to obtain within 6 months from date of hire (DOH)
• Flagger certification or ability to obtain within 6 months from DOH
• Trench & Shoring Safety Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months from DOH
• First Aid/ CPR/ AED certified or ability to obtain within 6 months from DOH

Streets & Utilities Operations Technician II Requirements:            
 In addition to requirements listed above, the Technician II will have increased responsibility and must have:

• One to two years' experience working with Streets & Utilities 
• Water Distribution Level I certification
• Water Collections Level I certification
• Confined Space Entry certification
• Traffic Control Technician certification

Streets & Utilities Operations Technician III Requirements:          
 In addition to requirements listed above, the Technician III will have increased responsibility and must have:

• Two to four years' experience working with Streets & Utilities 
• Water Distribution Level II & III certification
• Water Collections Level II & III certification
• Traffic Control Supervisor Certification
• Trench Safety Supervisor Certification
• Stormwater Inspector Training

Technician III will occasionally act as a crew lead

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and traffic laws necessary to perform assigned work
• Knowledge of asphalt and concrete repair
• Knowledge of the operation and use of light duty vehicles and equipment
• Knowledge of the geography of the City of Louisville
• Knowledge of water and wastewater distribution and collection systems and/or knowledge in other related fields
• Skill in the safe operation of heavy equipment in rough, uneven, or slippery conditions
• Skill in the use of equipment necessary to maintain a water distribution and wastewater collection system
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions
• Ability to inspect machinery and mechanical equipment in operation and to detect flaws and defects in operation
• Ability to work from and read sketches, maps, blueprints, diagrams, and charts
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers and the general public
• Ability to perform strenuous work in all types of weather conditions
• Ability to be on call, work nights, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to report to work within 35-40 minutes when on call

Physical Requirements of the Job:
While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, and fingers, to handle or feel objects or tools. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and read, speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance. Driving and operation of equipment may be for extended periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and sometimes up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The majority of the work is performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to hazardous traffic and weather conditions as well as hazardous construction sites. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees.  It is the City's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services.  The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.

Salary : $20 - $27