Maintenance Technician/Water Systems Tech I - IV - Transmission & Distribution - City of Greeley

Salary Ranges:    Maintenance Tech:         $19.57 - $25.48 Hourly/Hiring Range:  $19.57 - $22.55 Hourly

                           Water Systems Tech I:    $21.54 - $28.03 Hourly/Hiring Range:  $21.54 - $24.81 Hourly

                           Water Systems Tech II:   $23.70 - $30.82 Hourly/Hiring Range:  $23.70 - $27.31 Hourly

                           Water Systems Tech III:   $25.53 - $24.47 Hourly/Hiring Range:  $25.53 - $30.05 Hourly

                           Water Systems Tech IV:  $28.13 - $37.98 Hourly/Hiring Range:  $28.13 - $33.08 Hourly

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Technician or Water Systems Technician l – IV to join the Transmission and Distribution team in the Water and Sewer Department.  The Technician will report to the Transmission and Distribution 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 driver's license and a good driving record.
• 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, and heavy equipment, etc.).

Maintenance Technician:

• Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire.

Water System Technician I:

• One (1) month of related experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Water Distribution Operator 1 Certified.

Water Systems Technician II:

• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Water Distribution Operator 2 Certified.

Water Systems Technician III:

• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Water Distribution Operator 3 Certified.

Water Systems Technician IV:

• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Water Distribution Operator 4 Certified.

Preferred

• Prior water, sewer, or streets maintenance related experience preferred.
• Prior mechanical experience is preferred.
• 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, electrical schematics, 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, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Microsoft Teams and Outlook, etc.), CityWorks, and the ability to 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.

Essential Functions:

• Installs water taps, pipes, valves, and fire hydrants; flushes fire hydrants.
• Performs maintenance on water pipes and equipment.
• Investigates water color, taste, and odor complaints.
• Cleans out water valves and fire hydrant lines (March – May) each year.
• Performs cold patching of construction holes, repairs sidewalks, and fills in manholes 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.
• Creates and maintains logs on maintenance, corrections, ordering of supplies, and installation of replacement parts.
• Participates in stand-by duty for emergency call-ins on a rotational basis.
• Completes work orders daily within CityWorks.

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 and Physical 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 temperatures below 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 arm's reach and to operate 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 and ditches; working in all weather conditions at times of excessive temperatures of heat 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.Work Environment

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.

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: HR@Greeleygov.com .

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