Maintenance Technician/Water Systems Technician -Water & Sewer

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

1d • $20 - $42

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. (Maintenance Technician)
• One (1) month of related experience. (Water System Technician I)
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. (Water System Technician I)
• Water Distribution Operator 1 Certified. (Water System Technician I)
• Two (2) years of related experience. (Water Systems Technician II)
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. (Water Systems Technician II)
• Water Distribution Operator 2 Certified. (Water Systems Technician II)
• Three (3) years of related experience. (Water Systems Technician III)
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. (Water Systems Technician III)
• Water Distribution Operator 3 Certified. (Water Systems Technician III)
• Four (4) years of related experience. (Water Systems Technician IV)
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. (Water Systems Technician IV)
• Water Distribution Operator 4 Certified. (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.
• Ability to measure distance using a tape measure or calibrated instruments.
• Ability to interpret maps, electrical schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to learn job-related material through oral instructions and observation.
• Ability to follow established safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to commit to the “on call” schedule.
• Knowledge of the business and organizational structure of Colorado municipalities.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Microsoft Teams and Outlook, etc.), CityWorks, and the ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.

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.

Benefits

• The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.
• This position is benefit eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees