Streets & Utilities Operations Technician I, II, or III
The City of Louisville invites motivated, hard-working, and collaborative individuals to apply for our Streets & Utilities Operations Technician I, II, or III position. Please review the Salary, Hiring Ranges, and Qualifications below.
Are you looking for a career that you can start with little to no experience but has capability for growth, salary increases, and excellent benefits? No two days are exactly the same at City of Louisville Streets & Utilities Operations. Working in a team-focused environment within a small department, the selected candidate will work on a variety of street infrastructure as well as water, wastewater, and storm water maintenance work and other 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 two hundred and sixty (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 offers :
- Career progression model where advancement is achieved through training, work performance, and certifications received
- Options for flexible scheduling and work / life balance :
4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) May through September
5-day work schedule in the winter (7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM)40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergenciesWork wear provided, including $225 towards steel-toe boots; winter work wear provided (including bibs)2025 Hiring range by level (dependent on experience, certification levels, and other qualifications described below) : Technician I : $21.95 ($45,656) to $25.25 ($52,520) Technician II : $23.71 ($49,316) to $27.27 ($56,721) Technician III : $25.61 ($53,268) to $29.45 ($61,256)
The City of Louisville offers the following benefits for all Tier 1 positions :
Medical, Dental, and Vision BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account Short and Long Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramBasic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment Tuition AssistanceLearning & Development Opportunities Wellness ProgramRecreation Center PassRetirement Plan 401(a) with employer matchPaid time off, including vacation, sick, and 12 holidaysApplications will be reviewed as submitted, and interviews will be scheduled until all positions are filled.
Examples of Duties
Operate 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 assignmentsLoad and haul fill rock, asphalt, and other road patch materialsApply asphalt patches, asphalt overlay, set concrete forms, and perform other street and construction repairs and maintenance functionsInstall and repair new and existing utility and service linesOperate or assist in the operation of monitoring equipment; clear utility lines and repair breaks in the lines as needed; seal manholes; use high pressure hoses to clean sewersPlow and remove snow from City right-of-ways during and after snowstormsPerform routine and preventative maintenance on various equipment that may include checking temperature, greasing, checking oil levels, cleaning, and paintingInstall and replaces water meters of all sizesRepair and maintain fire hydrantsPerform preventative maintenance and minor adjustments on equipment prior to, during, and after operatingAct as a flag person to guide and direct traffic at construction and repair sitesRead water meters with automatic meter reading equipmentOperations Technician level III will occasionally act as crew leadRegular and predictable attendance requiredOther duties as requiredThis 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.
General Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent educational credentialSome experience in operating streets and drainage construction and repair equipment preferredAn equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience may be consideredThe 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 : The following requirements are paid for by the City and provided as scheduling allows :
Up to one year's experience working with Streets & Utilities OperationsCDL (B) or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire (DOH)Flagger certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOHTrench & Shoring Safety Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOHFirst Aid / CPR / AED certified or ability to obtain within six (6) months from DOHStreets & Utilities Operations Technician II Requirements : In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician II will have increased responsibility and must have :
One (1) to two (2) years' experience working with Streets & Utilities OperationsWater Distribution Class 1 certificationWastewater Collection Class 1 certificationConfined Space Entry certificationTraffic Control Technician certificationStreets & Utilities Operations Technician III Requirements : In addition to the requirements listed above, the Technician III will have increased responsibility and must have :
Two (2) to four (4) years' experience working with Streets & Utilities OperationsWater Distribution Class 2 and 3 certificationsWastewater Collection Class 2 and 3 certificationsTraffic Control Supervisor certificationTrench Safety Supervisor certificationStormwater Inspector trainingKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and traffic laws necessary to perform assigned workKnowledge of asphalt and concrete repairKnowledge of the operation and use of light duty vehicles and equipmentKnowledge of the geography of the City of LouisvilleKnowledge of water and wastewater distribution and collection systems and / or knowledge in other related fieldsSkill in the safe operation of heavy equipment in rough, uneven, or slippery conditionsSkill in the use of equipment necessary to maintain a water distribution and wastewater collection systemAbility to understand and carry out both oral and written instructionsAbility to inspect machinery and mechanical equipment in operation and to detect flaws and defects in operationAbility to work from and read sketches, maps, blueprints, diagrams, and chartsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general publicAbility to perform strenuous work in all types of weather conditionsAbility to be on call, work nights, holidays, and weekendsAbility to report to work within thirty-five to forty (35-40) minutes when on callLicense, Registration or Certification
