Stormwater Maintenance Technician or Operator (Dependent on Qualifications) (79395)

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hands-on work that keeps you on your toes, then we've got the perfect position for you! As the Stormwater Technician or Operator I, you'll play a vital role in the upkeep and enhancement of our town's stormwater systems and infrastructure.  

Under general supervision, you will perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of Town stormwater systems, right of ways, and in support of the operation and maintenance of the distribution system, wastewater collections system and other Town infrastructure. 

The Stormwater Technician/Operator primarily works for the Storm Maintenance Division within the Utilities Department, however cross-training and other duties may be assigned. 

Work Hours: Typical working hours are 7:00AM – 3:30PM  

• Please note: The person in this position must be able to work an on-call rotating schedule as assigned and as needed for snow-related/other emergencies. 

Work Location: Leon A Wurl Service Center (1150 Bonnell Ave, Erie, CO)    

• This position is 100% in-person and not eligible for remote work  

Posting Dates: 10/06/25 –10/20/25   

 **Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 10/20/25 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.  

Accommodations  

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov and Recruitment@erieco.gov. 

To review the full job description(s), including a full list of duties and physical & environmental factors, visit our Job Description page here. 

Hourly Pay Rate by Level   

  Stormwater Maintenance Technician 

  Hiring Range: $22.69/hr - $26.21/hr 

Full Range: $22.69/hr - $29.73/hr 

  Stormwater Maintenance Operator I 

  Hiring Range: $24.39/hr - $28.18/hr  

Full Range: $24.39/hr - $31.96/hr 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Responsibilities and duties vary depending on the level of the position. The level of aid, assistance, or support required may differ based on the role you are hired for. Below is a general overview of responsibilities, which may be tailored according to the specific level. 

Essential  

• Aid in a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities to include storm sewer jetting, manhole maintenance and inspection, storm water system maintenance, CCTV inspections, ditch maintenance and repair, detention pond maintenance and repair, and right of way maintenance 
• Aid in installation and maintain a variety of specialized and complex equipment related to storm operations and collection and performs light mechanical repair and maintenance  
• Aid in operations of heavy and light duty equipment to perform related maintenance and construction assignments 
• Aid in a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools, light power equipment, string trimmers, landscaping tools, and heavy construction and maintenance equipment  
• Aids in inspections collection and storm installat