Maintenance Technician/Water Systems Technician -Water & Sewer

Full Salary Ranges:

Maintenance Technician:         $19.97 - $28.95 Hourly
Water System Tech I:                 $21.96 - $31.84 Hourly
Water Systems Tech II:              $24.16 - $35.03 Hourly
Water Systems Tech III:             $26.57 - $38.53 Hourly
Water Systems Tech IV:            $29.23 - $42.38 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges:

Maintenance Technician:         $19.97 - $24.16 Hourly
Water System Tech I:                 $21.96 - $27.73 Hourly
Water Systems Tech II:              $24.16 - $30.41 Hourly
Water Systems Tech III:             $26.57 - $33.77 Hourly
Water Systems Tech IV:            $29.23 - $36.94 Hourly

*The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, licensure or certifications, and potentially other factors at the time of offer.

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 improves wage transparency. We post both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range, where we expect to make an offer. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and 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.
• 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, electric