Maintenance Tech/Water Systems Tech I-IV - Transmission & Distribution

City of Greeley•Greeley, CO

2d•$20 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Technician or Water Systems Technician l – IV to join the Transmission and Distribution team in the Water and Sewer Department. The Technician will report to the Transmission and Distribution Crew Supervisor and will assist in the routine repair and maintenance of water mains throughout the City. The successful Technician will install water mains, inspect, and perform necessary repairs of water leaks and infrastructure, replace water pipes, and safely and effectively operate equipment. The position requires field work involving working in confined spaces, excavation trenches, and near the operation of heavy equipment. Specific tasks may involve operating various equipment, keeping logs on corrections, ordering, and installing replacement parts, etc. Stand-by duty for emergency call-in is rotated among division employees.

Requirements

Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license and a good driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent to be eligible to test for licensure.
Basic understanding and knowledge of working with the methods, materials and equipment used in utility maintenance work (e.g., metal detectors, measuring instruments, pick, shovels, probe rods, dump trucks, and heavy equipment, etc.).
Must be willing to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies, even when not on call, within 45 minutes.
Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire. (For Maintenance Technician)
One (1) month of related experience. (For Water System Technician I)
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. (For Water System Technician I)
Water Distribution Operator 1 Certified. (For Water System Technician I)
Two (2) years of related experience. (For Water Systems Technician II)
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. (For Water Systems Technician II)
Water Distribution Operator 2 Certified. (For Water Systems Technician II)
Three (3) years of related experience. (For Water Systems Technician III)
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. (For Water Systems Technician III)
Water Distribution Operator 3 Certified. (For Water Systems Technician III)
Four (4) years of related experience. (For Water Systems Technician IV)
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. (For Water Systems Technician IV)
Water Distribution Operator 4 Certified. (For Water Systems Technician IV)

Nice To Haves

Prior water, sewer, or streets maintenance related experience preferred.
Prior mechanical experience is preferred.
Prior experience and comfortability working in a heavy traffic environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Installs water taps, pipes, valves, and fire hydrants; flushes fire hydrants.
Performs maintenance on water pipes and equipment.
Investigates color of water, taste, and odor complaints.
Cleans out water valves and fire hydrant lines (March – May) each year.
Performs cold patching of construction holes, repairs sidewalks, and fills in manholes for traffic and citizens.
Maintains and tracks inventory.
Performs cleanup after work is completed.
Uses shovels, hand tools, power tools, drives company pickup trucks, loaders, and dump trucks daily.
Works in confined spaces, excavation trenches, and near the operation of heavy equipment.
Operates various equipment.
Creates and maintains logs on maintenance, corrections, ordering of supplies, and installation of replacement parts.
Participates in stand-by duty for emergency call-ins on a rotational basis.
Completes work orders daily within CityWorks.
Performs other duties as assigned.