Maintenance Technician/Water System Tech - Water & Sewer

Full Salary Ranges:

Maintenance Technician:      Hiring Range: $19.57 - $25.48 Hourly
Water System Tech I:            Hiring Range:  $21.54 - $28.03 Hourly
Water Systems Tech II:          Hiring Range:  $23.70 - $30.82 Hourly
Water Systems Tech III:         Hiring Range:  $25.53 - $34.47 Hourly
Water Systems Tech IV:         Hiring Range:  $28.13 - $37.97 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges:  

Maintenance Technician:       Hiring Range: $19.57 - $22.52 Hourly
Water System Tech I:              Hiring Range:  $21.54 - $24.78 Hourly
Water Systems Tech II:           Hiring Range:  $23.70 - $27.26 Hourly
Water Systems Tech III:          Hiring Range:  $25.53 - $30.00 Hourly
Water Systems Tech IV:          Hiring Range:  $28.13 - $33.05 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 could be 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 Greeley's 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 benefit eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

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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.
• High school diploma or equivalent to be eligible to test for licensure.
• 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.).
• Must be willing to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies, even when not on call, within 45 minutes.

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.