City of Boulder
TransportationMaintenanceTechnician
“Transportation Maintenance Technician at City of Boulder. Skills: Maintenance tasks, Equipment operation, Safety procedures. Perform maintenance tasks. Operate tools and equipment”
Industry & Context.
Identifies hazards and additional maintenance needs
Safely works in and around moving traffic, Works in congested work zones, Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, Sufficient manual dexterity, Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, Works in an outdoor environment, Works in a variety of weather conditions, Works in confined spaces, Operates equipment while working in and around moving traffic, Upper body strength to lift and carry equipment and supplies, Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, Ability to work under stress from public contact, Ability to work under stress from changing priorities, Ability to work under stress from changing conditions, Works outdoors, Works in a variety of weather conditions, Works in and around moving traffic, Works in confined spaces, Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions, Works in a setting subject to background noises, Ability to work irregular hours, Ability to work weekends, Ability to work evenings, Ability to work holidays, Ability to work emergencies, Responds to 100% of snow shifts when called from October through April, Responds to 25% after-hours work during irregular hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergencies
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs to supervisors, Ability to learn to operate a variety of landscaping equipment, Ability to remain alert to conditions and events occurring in right-of-way, Ability to take proper safety precautions to prevent accidents including use of all required safety equipment and following all safety regulations, policies, procedures and reporting requirements, Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment, Reports all accidents and damage to city property, Knowledge of safe use of hand tools, commercial and light duty vehicles, outdoor power equipment, and trailers, Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire, Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record, Have a maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history, High School Diploma or GED, Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or with tanker endorsement and without restrictions or Permit or new hires have ability to obtain within nine (9) months with supervisor approval, American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Flagger Certification or equivalent certification as a traffic flagger or new hires have ability to obtain within nine (9) months, Front-End Loader Certification or new hires have ability to obtain within nine (9) months, Skid-Steer Loader Safety Training Certification or new hires have ability to obtain within nine (9) months, OSHA 10-hour Training Certification or new hires have ability to obtain within one (1) year
Nice to Have
Ability to operate front-end loader, skid-steer loader, or other motorized equipment, Ability to read and understand maps, blueprints, and other construction drawings, Knowledge of basic asset management software, First Aid with CPR and AED Certification, OSHA 30-hour Training Certification, One (1) year experience with snow operations, One (1) year landscaping installation and irrigation experience, One (1) year of experience in outdoor, physical maintenance or construction with preference given for experience in landscape irrigation including basic knowledge of plant, tree, and weed identification, One (1) year experience in heavy construction
What You'll Do.
Perform maintenance tasks
Operate tools and equipment
Perform minor maintenance on equipment
Promote safety culture
Perform snow and ice control operations
Respond to after-hours work
Comply with city policies
Participate in trainings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Explain needs to lead staff or supervisors; Assists in ensuring others promote safety culture
Communication Scope
Effectively communicate needed repairs to supervisors
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