Maintenance Technician/Water Systems Tech I-II - Construction Crew
Maintenance Technician/Water Systems Tech I-II - Construction Crew
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Job Description
Salary Ranges:
Maintenance Tech I: $19.57 - $25.48 Hourly
Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.57 - $22.52 Hourly
Water Systems Tech I: $21.54 - $28.03 Hourly
Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.54 - $24.78 Hourly
Water Systems Tech II: $23.70 - $30.82 Hourly
Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.70 - $27.26 Hourly
*Any offer will be based upon qualifications at the time of hire.
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.
Job Summary:
The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Technician or Water Systems Technician l II to join the Transmission and Distribution Construction Crew Team in the Water and Sewer Department. The Technician will report to the Transmission and Distribution Construction 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.
Experience Knowledge Skills:
Minimum Requirements:
All Levels:
Must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and a good driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent (to be eligible to take Colorado Water certifications).
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 heavy equipment etc.).
Maintenance Technician:
Current Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of hire.
Water System Technician I:
One (1) year of related experience.
Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required.
Water Distribution Operator 1 Certified.
Water Systems Technician II:
Two (2) years of related experience.
Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required.
Water Distribution Operator 2 Certified.
Preferred:
More than one (1) year of prior water sewer or streets maintenance related experience preferred.
More than one (1) year of prior maintenance and preventative maintenance experience is preferred.
More than one (1) year of prior experience and comfortability working in a heavy traffic environment preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to measure distance using a tape measure or calibrated instruments.
Ability to interpret maps 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 includingthe ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Microsoft Teams Outlook Word Excel etc.) CityWorks Adobe and the ability tolearn 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 manageappointments 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 age
Essential Functions:
Installs water taps pipes valves and fire hydrants; flushes fire hydrants.
maintenance of water pipes and equipment.
Investigates color taste and odor complaints of water.
Cleans out water valves and fire hydrant lines (March May) each year.
Performs cold patching of construction holes repairs sidewalks 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.
Participates in stand-by duty for emergency call-ins on a rotational basis.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Travel: This position is primarily spent in the field up to 85% of a daily schedule within City limits; may travel to worksites in the Northern Colorado area a few times per year or to attend training conferences.
Work Environment andPhysical Requirements:
Frequent exposure to outside/adverse weather conditions working in all weather and on rough terrain conditions; requires setting up equipment in high-speed traffic.
Employee is subject to extreme cold/hot with temperaturesbelow 32 degrees or above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour; consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
Employee is subject to driving City vehicle in all weather conditions.
Employee may be asked to drive personal vehicle for business purpose.
Employee is subject to typical noise pollution--machinery/equipment: There may be sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout above the ambient noise level to be heard.
Employee is subject to vibration and exposure to oscillating movements of the body.
Employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles/traffic electrical current work on scaffolding/high places vaults rough terrain unsanitary slippery surfaces with exposure to high heat and/or chemicals.
Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions: such as conditions affecting the respiratory system: airborne particles/pathogens fumes odors dusts mists gases or poor ventilation;
Employee may be required to wear protective clothing or gear.
Employee is subject to working alone and/or with groups and/or attending meetings.
Employee spends extended periods of time at fixed workstation.
Employee may be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites; sometimes in formal settings.
Employee may be required to work early mornings overtime holidays evenings shifts or weekends.
Employee may have frequent interruptions; be required to manage competing priorities; and have inflexible deadlines.
Frequent contact with the public--in person via email/telephone sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal/external customers.
Dangerous to considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury e.g. in trenches shoring and in confined spaces; working on different construction sites or with heavy and moving equipment noise high-volume traffic or all of the above; performing field activities on un-level rocky and slippery surfaces.
Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data/figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading of printed materials; visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices--graphs and gauges; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Employee is required to have visual acuity for close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machinery where the job is at or within arms reach and tooperate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures for inspection purposes.
Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g. 25-50 lbs.) and use of medium weight tools; employee will perform manual labor such as lifting manhole covers and grates weighing up to 100 lbs.; walking on uneven ground or river and ditch banks retrieving water samples or climb balance stoop kneel crouch crawl and reach while operating in the field or storm system; entering/exiting manholes or vaults; walking near or across rivers andditches; working in all weather conditions at times of excessive temperatures ofheat and extreme cold working in or near moving traffic with appropriate traffic control set up.
The essential functions of this job require frequent balancing bending/stooping carrying/lifting light to heavy objects climbing fingering grasping repetitive motion hearing sitting standing talking and walking. Occasionally the employee will be required to pull push reach feel temperature and kneel.
EOE Statement:The City of Greeleyprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: .
Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test a background and national sex offender search a motor vehicle record search and for some positions a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process including but not limited to EOE Reasonable Accommodation and pre-employment screenings please visit our career pageHERE.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
