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

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

2d • $22 - $42 • 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 in the Water & Sewer Department. Reporting to the Transmission and Distribution Maintenance Crew Supervisor, this position maintains, inspects, repairs, and installs the City's potable water distribution system to support reliable delivery of safe drinking water. The classification offers career progression based on experience, water distribution certification, technical knowledge, demonstrated competency, and ability to perform increasingly complex utility maintenance, repair, construction, troubleshooting, and emergency-response work.

Work is performed primarily in the field throughout the City's water distribution system. Duties include maintaining and repairing pressure reducing valves, air vacuum valves, fire hydrants, water valves, and water mains; exercising valves; completing Colorado 811 utility locates; supporting routine and emergency repairs; operating equipment; recording work in CityWorks; and managing inventory. The position responds to water main breaks and service interruptions, investigates water-quality complaints, and participates in a rotating on-call schedule, responding to emergency callouts as needed.

The job involves outdoor work in varying and sometimes severe weather, active roadways, construction zones, excavations, trenches, vaults, and confined spaces. Employees follow established safety and traffic-control procedures and use appropriate PPE. Regular travel to field sites within the county and nearby cities is required; access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required. Extended shifts, overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required for on-call and emergency response.

Employees without the required Class A CDL may be eligible for City-paid CDL training after six months of employment, subject to a $3,500 repayment agreement. Repayment is 100% if the employee leaves within one year of the agreement, 66% if leaving between one and two years, and none after two years; additional terms apply. The actual offer depends on relevant experience, education, licensure or certifications, and potentially other factors. 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.
• Water Systems Technician 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.
• Water Systems Technician II: two years of related experience and Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 2 Certification.
• Water Systems Technician III: three years of related experience and Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 3 Certification.
• Water Systems Technician 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; 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.
• Professionalism, initiative, adaptability, and ability to work with diverse stakeholders in a complex organizational and political environment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds with assistance; traversing uneven terrain; climbing, crawling, and working in confined or awkward positions; and operating tools and equipment.

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 distribution-system components.
• Exercise valves and perform utility locates in compliance with Colorado 811 requirements.
• Maintain and repair water distribution infrastructure and investigate customer complaints about 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 routine maintenance, emergency repairs, water main breaks, and service interruptions throughout the transmission and distribution system.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, pickup trucks, loaders, dump trucks, and other equipment needed for assigned work.
• Maintain inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work logs, and inventory documentation, and complete work orders in CityWorks.
• Perform site cleanup after maintenance and construction activities.
• Work in confined spaces, excavation trenches, and around heavy equipment while following established safety procedures.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to emergency callouts as required.
• Travel regularly to field sites within the county and nearby cities.

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible position; benefits guide is provided in the posting.
• City-paid Class A CDL training may be available after six months of employment for eligible employees who do not possess 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