Maintenance Technician - Public Works (Term Limited) - City of Greeley

*This posting is for two full-time, term-limited positions funded through 4/1/25, with the possibility of becoming permanent if additional funding is approved at a later date.  This position is benefit eligible and will remain open until filled.

Salary Range:    $19.57 - $25.48 Hourly

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs skilled work in the operation of various light equipment (trucks, tractors with attachments, loaders, etc.) in street and stormwater maintenance. This position reports to a Crew Supervisor I and may fill in for an Equipment Operator I as needed. May at times serve as team leader to seasonal employees in street/stormwater maintenance activities.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience operating light equipment.
• One (1) year of experience in street/stormwater maintenance activities.
• Current valid Colorado class “R” driver’s license.
• Flaggers Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire required.
• Working knowledge of City geography
• A combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered.

PREFERRED:

• Traffic Control certification preferred, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of or familiarity with CityWorks software.
• 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. 
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Oracle, etc.) and  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.
• Ability to operate all the Division inventory of equipment proficiently and safely. 
• Examples:  Tractor with attachments, asphalt roller, one-ton trucks with plow and sander, front end loader, tree chipper, air compressor, two-way radios, computer, computerized/automated equipment controls

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

• Ensures proper safety practices and procedures are followed by self and fellow team members, i.e., work zone setup, traffic control, personal protective equipment, etc.
• Safely operates and maintains a variety of light equipment for Street Division.
• Completes paperwork accurately, i.e., work orders, times sheets, etc.
• Works independently and as part of a team.
• May serve as a team leader in a variety of street/stormwater maintenance activities and projects.
• Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing with supervisor, team members, other City employees and citizens.
• Understands and follows City, Department, and Division policies and procedures and uses good judgment in decisions regarding operation of light equipment and street/stormwater maintenance.
• Operates loaders and other division equipment including one-ton trucks with plows and spreaders to remove snow.
• Works overtime and respond to after-hour calls, particularly during emergencies and inclement weather, as well as serve as on-call person on a rotational basis.
• Answers citizens’ questions, respond to their complaints and notify citizens of impending work, i.e., hand out flyers, assisting with traffic control during traffic accidents.
• Enters work orders into CityWorks software.
• Solves a variety of problems in situations where there are substantially diversified procedures, specialized standards, and only limited standardization.
• Changing priorities or differing situations requires the employee to consider which among many procedures should be followed and in what sequence to achieve the required job results.
• Reasons to produce a practical course of action within the established process.
• Chooses within the range of specified, acceptable standards, alternatives, and technical practices. Example(s): Assists in trouble shooting problems as they arise.
• Prioritizes projects to enhance productivity.
• Develops and monitor program goals to attain them.
• Serves as the main contact with citizens in the field.
• Makes changes in the field due to inclement weather conditions., i.e., stop chemical spraying due to high winds; cancel concrete pour when subgrade does not meet proper compaction, and stop all projects when there are safety concerns for the team or citizens.
• Makes changes in traffic control patterns to ensure the safety for citizens and team members.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Frequently works in extreme conditions removing manhole covers and Storm Water inlet grates weighing over 100 pounds; assisting other programs that require maximum physical effort.
• Frequently works in an outdoor environment subject to severe weather conditions of extreme heat and cold.
• Frequently works in or around equipment, traffic, materials, and chemicals with fumes, noise, dust, dirt, heat, vibration, flying objects, etc.
• Frequently works in or around equipment in potentially dangerous situations, i.e., traffic, work zones, steep ditch banks, manholes and/or confined space, trenches, overhead/underground utilities, snow, and ice-covered streets, etc. 
• Dangerous to considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury i.e., walking in traffic and working in dangerous construction sites.
• Manual dexterity enough to complete work tasks through safe and proper operation of hand tools, power tools, motorized equipment, and confined space entry.
• Frequently sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, etc.
• Possess the strength and stamina to frequently shovel and rake asphalt during an 8–12-hour shift. Other tasks include laying pipe, concrete work, patching asphalt, rip-rapping ditches, trimming trees, mowing, and spraying weeds, cleaning storm sewer inlets, etc.
• Safely move equipment and/or materials over uneven surfaces and terrain in varying environmental conditions.
• Use hand and foot controls in light equipment operations.
• Sit for long periods of time in the equipment (8–12-hour durations).
• Vision and hearing sufficient to operate a variety of light equipment in traffic and work zones.
• Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. 
• Frequently lift or force weights up to 15 pounds. Regularly lift or force weights of 30-50 pounds, and occasionally lift or force weights of 50-100 pounds.
  • Equipment used includes tractor with attachments, asphalt roller, one-ton trucks with plow and sander, front end loader, tree chipper, air compressor, two-way radios, computers, computerized/automated equipment controls

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides 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.

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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: HR@Greeleygov.com .

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