Maintenance Technician - Construction Crew - Water & Sewer

Salary Ranges:

Maintenance Tech:                $19.97 - $28.95 Hourly    
Anticipated Hiring Range:    $19.97 - $24.16 Hourly
Water Systems Tech I:          $21.96 - $31.84 Hourly    
Anticipated Hiring Range:    $21.96 - $27.73 Hourly
Water Systems Tech II:         $24.16 - $35.03 Hourly    
Anticipated Hiring Range:    $24.16 - $30.41 Hourly 

* Offers will be based upon qualifications at the time of hire.

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.

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

 
Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Technician or Water Systems Technician l – II to join the Transmission and Distribution Construction Crew Team in the Water and Sewer Department.  The Technician will report to the Transmission and Distribution Construction 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 take Colorado Water certifications).

• 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, heavy equipment, etc.).

   

   

Maintenance Technician:

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

Water System Technician I:

• One (1) year 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.

   

Preferred:

• More than one (1) year of prior water, sewer, or streets maintenance related experience preferred.

• More than one (1) year of prior maintenance and preventative maintenance experience is preferred.

• More than one (1) year of prior experience and comfortability working in