Maintenance Technician​/Water Systems Tech -IV - Wastewater Collections

Position: Maintenance Technician/Water Systems Tech I-IV - Wastewater Collections
Maintenance Tech I: $19.97 - $28.95 Hourly

Hiring Range: $19.97 - $24.16 Hourly

Water Systems Tech I: $21.96 - $31.84 Hourly

Hiring Range: $21.96 - $26.92 Hourly

Water Systems Tech II: $24.16 - $35.03 Hourly

Hiring Range: $24.16 - $30.41 Hourly

Water Systems Tech III: $26.57 - $38.53 Hourly

Hiring Range: $26.57 - $32.55 Hourly

Water Systems Tech IV: $29.23 - $42.38 Hourly

Hiring Range: $29.23 - $35.81 Hourly

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

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 - IV to join the Wastewater Collections team in the Water and Sewer Department. The Technician will report to the Crew Supervisor I - Wastewater Collections and will assist in the routine maintenance of sanitary sewer lines and other related equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Technician will inspect and perform necessary repairs and perform preventive maintenance necessary to maintain sanitary sewer lines.

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, Education, and Skills

Minimum Requirements

All Levels:

* High school diploma or equivalent (required for licensure in the State of Colorado)

* Basic understanding and knowledge of working with 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 available and able to commit to being on-call as part of a rotational schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

* Must be willing to respond to after-hour emergencies within 45 minutes, even if not on call.

Additional Qualifications:

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.

* Wastewater Collection System Operator 1 Certification.

Water Systems Technician II:

* Two (2) years of related experience.

* Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

* Wastewater Collection System Operator 2 Certification.

Water Systems Technician III:

* Three (3) years of related experience.

* Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

* Wastewater Collection System Operator 3 Certification.

Water Systems Technician IV:

* Four (4) years of related experience.

* Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.

* Wastewater Collection System Operator 4 Certification.

OR

* Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

* Possession of a valid driver's license.

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.

* Flagger or Traffic Control certification.

* Confined Space Entry training or certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Knowledge of water system construction, maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance practices.

* Knowledge of confined space entry, trench safety, traffic control, workplace safety practices, and other applicable utility safety procedures.

* Knowledge of maintenance tools, equipment, and materials used in utility operations.

* Skills in operating hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and vehicles safely and effectively.

* Skills in reading and interpreting maps, utility plans, electrical schematics, and…