Maintenance Technician - Public Works

Anticipated Salary Range: $19.57 - $22.52

Full Salary Range: $19.57 - $25.48

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

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. 

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. May fill in for equipment operator I as needed. May serve as team leader to seasonal employees in street/stormwater maintenance activities.

**This is a term-limited position funded through May 31, 2026, with the possibility of becoming permanent if additional funding is approved at a later date.**

 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• One (1) year experience operating light equipment.
• One (1) year experience in street/stormwater maintenance activities.
• Current valid Colorado class “R” driver’s license with good driving record.
• Working knowledge of City geography

Preferred

• Traffic Control desirable and Flaggers Certification required within six months.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding how to operate and maintain various light equipment such as trucks, tractors with attachments, loaders, and other related machinery.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in street and stormwater maintenance activities.
• Awareness of proper safety practices and procedures, including work zone setup, traffic control, and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Familiarity with the city's geography to effectively navigate and perform maintenance tasks.
• Basic understanding of traffic control measures, with Flaggers Certification being required within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of operating snow removal equipment such as loaders, one-ton trucks with plows, and spreaders.
• Awareness of protocols for responding to emergencies and inclement weather, including on-call responsibilities.
• Proficiency in completing necessary paperwork such as work orders and time sheets accurately.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures to ensure compliance and safe operations.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure 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 operate and maintain variety of light equipment for Street Division.
• Complete paperwork accurately, i.e., work orders, times sheets, etc.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Serve occasionally as a team leader in a variety of street/stormwater maintenance activities and projects.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with supervisor, team members, other City employees and citizens.
• Understand and follow City, Department, and Division policies and procedures and use good judgment in decisions regarding operation of light equipment and street/stormwater maintenance.
• Operate loaders and other division equipment including one-ton trucks with plows and spreaders to remove snow.
• Work 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

NA

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Skills and ability to work in the most 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 outdoor environment subject to severe weather conditions of