Barricades Support Technician na Colorado Springs Utilities

Barricades Support Technician 

The starting pay rate for this job is $27.51 followed by an increase to $28.89 upon successful completion of the probation period (typically, six months).

As a Barricades Support Technician, you will be responsible for providing barricade support for our utilities' crews, city departments, fire, and police departments. You will also be responsible for designing traffic control device installations and modifications; anticipating and developing countermeasures to reduce crashes; and preparing construction traffic control plans, including detour plans for pedestrian and vehicular traffic.  

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Managing/Operating barricade equipment while utilizing accompanying barricade principles
• Reading and interpreting maps and traffic control plans
• Using various hand and power tools
• Driving vehicles and trucks to transport materials and equipment to and from job sites
• Lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading traffic control items, including signs, barricades, pavement marking materials, etc.

Who You Are

• Demonstrated experience in traffic control/barricading
• Possession of a Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification and/or Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) Certification accredited through CCA or ATTSA is highly valued, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
  • Obtainment of a TCT Certification requires a minimum of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training; a TCS Certification requires 4,000 hours of on-the-job training
• Ability to perform work without direct supervision, possession of strong verbal communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively to unexpected events

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job consist of the following:

• Exerts 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. 
• Positions in this class typically require exposure in all weather conditions.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: Earn up to $500 for healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and $400 in gym reimbursements
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness