Water Systems Technician I-IV - Fire Hydrants & Valve Maintenance

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greeley is hiring a Maintenance Technician or Water Systems Technician I–IV for the Transmission and Distribution Fire Hydrants and Valve Maintenance team within the Water & Sewer Department. Reporting to the Transmission and Distribution Maintenance Crew Supervisor, the position maintains, inspects, repairs, and installs components of the City's potable water distribution system to support reliable delivery of safe drinking water. The role covers pressure reducing valves, air vacuum valves, fire hydrants, water valves, water mains, and related infrastructure. Duties include utility locates, valve exercising, emergency repairs, routine maintenance, equipment operation, maintaining CityWorks records, and assisting with inventory management.

Work is primarily outdoors in the field, including streets, easements, utility corridors, construction sites, and water system facilities, with occasional work in maintenance shops and storage facilities. The work may involve confined spaces, trenches, active roadways, heavy equipment, pressurized infrastructure, and exposure to varying weather, noise, vibration, dust, fumes, and potentially hazardous materials. The position requires participation in a rotating on-call schedule, responding to the designated work location within 45 minutes when required, and may involve extended shifts, overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts.

The I–IV classification offers a career progression based on experience, certification, technical knowledge, demonstrated competency, and ability to perform increasingly complex utility maintenance, repair, construction, troubleshooting, and emergency response. The City may offer eligible employees without a Class A CDL City-paid CDL training after six months of employment, subject to a $3,500 repayment agreement with terms based on length of service. Pay depends on level, experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other factors. Full hourly salary ranges are $21.96–$31.84 for Level I, $24.16–$35.03 for Level II, $26.57–$38.53 for Level III, and $29.23–$42.38 for Level IV. Anticipated hiring ranges are $21.96–$26.72, $24.16–$30.00, $26.57–$32.99, and $29.23–$36.48, respectively. This position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in utility construction and maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and light-to-heavy equipment.
• Willingness and ability to participate in a rotating standby/on-call schedule and respond to the designated work location within 45 minutes when required.
• Level I: Zero to one year of related experience and Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 1 Certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of employment.
• Level II: Two years of related experience and Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 2 Certification.
• Level III: Three years of related experience and Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 3 Certification.
• Level IV: Four years of related experience and Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 4 Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, electrical schematics, and technical drawings, and use measuring instruments.
• Ability to learn and apply job-related procedures through training, instruction, and observation.
• Ability to follow established safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of Colorado municipal government operations and organizational structures.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Teams, and CityWorks, with ability to learn new software and technology.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently using sound judgment and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and adaptability and work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a complex organizational and political environment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds with assistance when needed.
• Ability to complete pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification, including drug testing and background, national sex offender, and motor vehicle record searches; a physical demands evaluation may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Experience in water distribution, utilities, public works, construction, sewer, or street maintenance.
• Mechanical maintenance or repair experience.
• Experience working safely in or around active roadways and traffic control zones.
• Knowledge of confined space entry procedures, excavation safety, and trench safety.
• Experience operating construction or utility maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, inspect, and maintain pressure reducing valves (PRVs), fire hydrants, air vacuum valves, water valves, water mains, and related water distribution system components.
• Perform utility locates in compliance with Colorado 811 requirements.
• Conduct maintenance and repairs on water distribution infrastructure and investigate customer complaints related to water quality, including color, taste, and odor.
• Flush and clean water valves and fire hydrant lines as part of the annual preventative maintenance program.
• Assist with emergency repairs and routine maintenance throughout the City's transmission and distribution system, including responding to water main breaks and service interruptions.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, pickup trucks, loaders, dump trucks, and other equipment necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work logs, inventory documentation, and work orders in CityWorks.
• Maintain inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform site cleanup after maintenance and construction activities.
• Work in confined spaces and excavation trenches and around heavy equipment while following established safety procedures.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to emergency callouts as required.
• Travel regularly to field sites within the County and nearby cities.

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible position with access to the City's total rewards program.
• City-paid Class A CDL training may be available after six months of employment for eligible employees who do not hold the required CDL, subject to a repayment agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED