Drainage Maintenance Worker I - 165202

Commerce City, CO, CO, US Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted May 25, 2026 Last posted May 25, 2026
Job description
To perform a variety of semi-skilled labor involved in the drainage maintenance program, including cleaning, and maintaining County drainage infrastructure and assist with special drainage maintenance projects under the supervision of the drainage maintenance crew leader. Work involves using lawn mowing equipment, specialized vehicles and a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment for Public Works-Drainage Maintenance section. This position will report to the Drainage Maintenance Crew Leader<br><br>The Adams County Public Works team believes that diversity makes us better. &nbsp;We strive to consider equity and inclusion in all our decisions as we serve both our team members and the residents of Adams County. &nbsp;We seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented people who are ready to commit to helping us become the most innovative and inclusive County in America.<br><br><strong>The anticipated hiring range for this role is $54,370.34-$62,525.89. The full salary range for the role is $54,370.34-$76,118.47.</strong><ul><li>Perform inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair activities to the County drainage infrastructure</li><li>Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.</li><li>Assists&nbsp;in&nbsp;responding&nbsp;to&nbsp;customer&nbsp;complaints&nbsp;or&nbsp;problems utilizing the issue tracking database, inputting photo documentation with written description.</li><li>Operating specialized&nbsp;inspection equipment&nbsp;to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;issues&nbsp;and&nbsp;facilitate&nbsp;repair.&nbsp;</li><li>Assists&nbsp;in&nbsp;responding&nbsp;to&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;calls&nbsp;for&nbsp;service;&nbsp;assists&nbsp;in&nbsp;mitigating&nbsp;over?ow&nbsp;spills&nbsp;and&nbsp;damage&nbsp;as&nbsp;required.</li><li>Set up trac control and safety equipment when using vehicles on a street or other roadway; uses safety equipment and observes all safety procedures as specified by the County.</li><li>Identify stormwater infrastructure in need of repair or additional maintenance as found during routine video inspection and cleaning activities.</li><li>Operate&nbsp;a&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of&nbsp;hand&nbsp;and&nbsp;power&nbsp;tools&nbsp;and&nbsp;equipment&nbsp;related&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;assignment&nbsp;as&nbsp;instructed.</li><li>Perform coned space entry, as necessary. Document construction projects and Video Inspection and Cleaning Program activities, prepare and maintain files and records of projects utilizing the County Project Management Database.</li><li>Keep&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;documentation&nbsp;of&nbsp;all&nbsp;aspects&nbsp;of&nbsp;any&nbsp;project daily.</li><li>Identify and resolve problems by gathering information or reviewing information gathered by others, analyzing the information, and resolving the problem or recommending the solution to the supervisor.</li></ul><ul><li><em>Knowledge of the Colorado Stormwater Quality Regulations.&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>Ability to schedule assigned work.</em></li><li><em>Basic&nbsp;mathematics&nbsp;including&nbsp;algebra,&nbsp;geometry,&nbsp;and&nbsp;trigonometry&nbsp;as&nbsp;applied&nbsp;to&nbsp;construction&nbsp;inspection&nbsp;work.</em></li><li><em>Knowledge of Construction testing procedures.&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>Knowledge of the&nbsp;</em><em>principles&nbsp;and&nbsp;practices&nbsp;of&nbsp;safe&nbsp;driving.</em></li><li><em>Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment. Operate a motor vehicle, and equipment safely.</em></li><li><em>L</em><em>earn</em><em>&nbsp;</em><em>applicable&nbsp;laws,&nbsp;regulations,&nbsp;codes,&nbsp;and&nbsp;departmental&nbsp;policies&nbsp;governing the&nbsp;construction&nbsp;of&nbsp;assigned&nbsp;projects.</em></li><li><em>Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications and prepare accurate engineering records.</em></li><li><em>Detect&nbsp;and&nbsp;locate&nbsp;faulty&nbsp;materials&nbsp;and&nbsp;poor&nbsp;work&nbsp;quality&nbsp;are&nbsp;most&nbsp;easily&nbsp;remedied.&nbsp;Perform&nbsp;inspections on drainage system.</em></li><li><em>&nbsp;</em><em>Assist&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;preparation&nbsp;of&nbsp;technical&nbsp;reports.</em></li><li><em>Communicate&nbsp;clearly&nbsp;and&nbsp;concisely,&nbsp;both&nbsp;orally&nbsp;and&nbsp;in&nbsp;writing.</em></li><li><em>Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Adobe Professional, MS Office Suite, Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.</em></li><li><em>Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.</em></li></ul><strong>Experience</strong>:&nbsp;Two&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;years&nbsp;of&nbsp;increasingly&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;engineering,&nbsp;construction,&nbsp;construction&nbsp;inspection&nbsp;or&nbsp;related&nbsp;experience<br><strong>Education and Training:&nbsp;</strong>High school diploma or GED equivalent. course work in construction technology, construction engineering or a related field is preferred.<br><strong>License or Certificate</strong>:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license Class A CDL&nbsp;</li><li>CDOT Erosion Control Supervisor Certification.</li></ul><strong>Background Check:&nbsp;</strong>Must&nbsp;pass&nbsp;a&nbsp;criminal&nbsp;background&nbsp;check.<br><strong>Other</strong>: Ability to travel to other facilities as required within the scope of the job<br><strong>Physical Requirements:&nbsp;</strong>Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly, up to 100 pounds occasionally.
About this role

Summary

Perform drainage maintenance, inspections, repairs, and operate equipment under supervision.

Job title

Drainage Maintenance Worker I - 165202

Experience level

2 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

public works

Location requirements

Commerce City, CO; remote work not allowed

Salary

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $54,370.34-$62,525.89. The full salary range for the role is $54,370.34-$76,118.47.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver's licenseconstruction experienceinspectionoperation of equipmentreporting

Preferred skills

CDLerosion control certificationstormwater regulationssafety procedures

Specializations

drainageinspectionconstructionpublic worksstormwater
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Commerce City, CO, USA

On-site City