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

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 wo...