Maintenance Mechanic I-II Fire Hydrants & Valves

Full Salary Ranges:

Level I: $21.54 - $28.03 Hourly

Level II: $23.70 - $30.82 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges:

Level I: $21.54 - $24.78 Hourly

Level II: $23.70 - $27.26 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings couldbe if you work for the City of Greeley for some time) as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience education certifications and potentially other factors.

City of Greeleys Total Rewards

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.

Benefits:This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guidehere.

City of Greeley: Work Live and Play in Greeley: Summary

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III to join the Water & Sewer Departments Transmission and Distribution Division. Reporting to the Maintenance Team Supervisor this position is responsible for ensuring the proper operation of equipment and assets associated with valves fire hydrants and other components of the potable water system.

The Maintenance Mechanic performs daily preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on fire hydrants PRV vaults and assemblies hydraulic valve-turning equipment and air vacs. Duties include vault and safety equipment inspections confined space entry utility locating damage prevention and proactive leak detection. The role also involves working with pumps blowers compressors and generators often in proximity to electrical switchgear and controls.

Experience Education and Skills

Minimum Requirements

All Levels:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Current Colorado Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire

Level I:

• Current Colorado Water Professional Distribution 1 certification or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire

• Zero to one year of experience operating a small water system

• Basic mechanical and electrical skills; familiarity with hand tools and equipment maintenance

Level II:

• Current Colorado Water Professional Distribution II certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

• Six (6) months to two (2) years of experience operating a small water system

  Six (6) months to one (1) year of SCADA experience

OR

• Any combination of related education experience certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

AND

• Possession of a valid drivers license.

Preferred

• Vocational or technical training from a trade school related to industrial mechanical or electrical systems environment.

• Experience with Utility locating and 811 law preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical components and equipment including bearings seals packing belts valves and pressure-reducing valves (PRVs).
• Knowledge of specialized equipment tools and safety procedures including confined space entry trench safety and traffic control.
• Skill in operating tools vehicles and equipment; reading maps blueprints and utility locates; and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance detect and repair system issues and respond to routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to follow instructions work safely and effectively as part of a crew or independently and train or mentor less experienced staff.

Travel

• Category B-Regular Local/Field Based Travel: This position requires regular travel within the County and nearby cities. Employees frequently travel to field sites client locations or other City buildings as part of their job duties. Access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.

Essential Functions

• Install maintain and repair water distribution and wastewater collection systems including mains service lines valves hydrants manholes meters pumps PRV vaults/assemblies air vacs and related infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain specialized tools and equipment such as tapping machines valve operators hydraulic valve-turning equipment pumps blowers compressors generators sewer jetters compactors and power/hand tools.
• Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance including leak detection flushing cleaning testing inspections and vault servicing.
• Inspect vaults buried assets and safety equipment; perform confined space entries in compliance with safety regulations.
• Read and interpret maps blueprints drawings and utility locates to identify and access system components.
• Conduct excavation trenching shoring and site restoration in compliance with worksite and safety standards.
• Set up traffic control devices and follow established work zone safety procedures.
• Locate underground utilities using maps records and detection equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair leaks breaks and other system failures to restore safe and reliable service.
• Produce accurate written records of work performed materials used and equipment operated.
• Clean maintain and perform basic service on assigned vehicles tools and equipment.
• Work safely in industrial environments including around 480-volt power rotating equipment and pressurized systems.
• Perform housekeeping and other assigned duties to maintain safe and efficient work areas.
• Respond to after-hours water and sewer emergencies as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions (heat cold rain snow).
• Frequent exposure to wastewater chemicals dust fumes gases odors airborne particles/pathogens and other hazardous materials.
• Tasks often require confined space entry into manholes vaults and trenches following strict safety procedures.
• Regular exposure to traffic heavy machinery construction equipment uneven or slippery surfaces wet/muddy conditions vibration and loud noise.
• Required to work evenings weekends holidays and participate in on-call rotations and emergency call-ins.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand walk bend twist climb crawl dig kneel crouch and reach for extended periods while loading/unloading tools equipment and supplies.
• Physical strength and stamina to lift push pull and carry 2050 lbs. routinely and heavier loads (up to 100 lbs. such as manhole covers) with assistance.
• Ability to enter and work safely in confined spaces including manholes vaults and trenches and move across rough uneven or slippery surfaces.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools power tools vehicles and specialized equipment with precision.
• Sufficient vision to read maps identify materials operate equipment and locate water and sewer infrastructure.
• Clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with coworkers supervisors and the public.

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 page HERE.