Equipment Operator II - Stormwater

About the role

The Stormwater Equipment Operator II performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, inspection, and construction of stormwater infrastructure and drainage systems. This position operates a variety of light and heavy equipment, performs drainage maintenance activities, supports flood response operations, and serves as a team leader for assigned projects and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a team leader on assigned maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
• Maintain, repair, and rehabilitate stormwater infrastructure including storm sewer pipes, culverts, inlets, catch basins, manholes, detention ponds, open channels, outfalls, and drainageways.
• Inspect, remove debris, manage vegetation, repair erosion, maintain rights-of-way, detention ponds, and drainage channels.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, dump trucks, vacuum trucks, jet trucks, tractors, pumps, forklifts, trailers, and related equipment.
• Respond to flooding events, severe weather incidents, drainage complaints, infrastructure failures, and other emergency situations.
• Support emergency operations and coordinate with other Public Works divisions and emergency response agencies during critical incidents.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, work zone requirements, traffic control standards, confined space procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Complete work orders, inspections, project documentation, equipment logs, and operational records using City software systems.
• Assist with tracking maintenance activities and asset condition information.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and drainage concerns in a professional and courteous manner.
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities, internal departments, and external agencies regarding maintenance activities and projects.

Requirements

• Current Class A or B CDL driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Flagger certification and Work Zone Traffic Control certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, tractors, or similar equipment.
• Three (3) years of experience in stormwater, drainage, utility, construction, public works, excavation, or related infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Colorado Collections Class 1 certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Colorado Collections Class 2 certification or ability to obtain within twenty four (24) months of hire.
• OR Any combination of education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential functions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Five (5) years of experience in stormwater or drainage system maintenance.
• Certified Stormwater Inspector or equivalent certification.
• Confined Space Entry certification.
• Traffic Control Supervisor certification.
• Experience utilizing CityWorks, GIS, ArcGIS, or asset management systems.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Advanced knowledge of stormwater infrastructure maintenance, drainage systems, culverts, channels, detention facilities, and erosion control practices; Knowledge of flood response operations and emergency management principles; Knowledge of excavation, trench safety, traffic control, and confined space entry procedures; Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in a variety of field conditions; Ability to read plans, maps, utility locates, and construction drawings; Ability to make field decisions regarding safety, weather, operational priorities, and infrastructure conditions; Ability to work independently and serve as a lead worker on assigned projects; Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts as required.

Qualifications

• Current Class A or B CDL driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Flagger certification and Work Zone Traffic Control certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks, tractors, or similar equipment.
• Three (3) years of experience in stormwater, drainage, utility, construction, public works, excavation, or related infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Colorado Collections Class 1 certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Colorado Collections Class 2 certification or ability to obtain within twenty four (24) months of hire.
• OR Any combination of education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential functions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Five (5) years of experience in stormwater or drainage system maintenance.
• Certified Stormwater Inspector or equivalent certification.
• Confined Space Entry certification.
• Traffic Control Supervisor certification.
• Experience utilizing CityWorks, GIS, ArcGIS, or asset management systems.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Advanced knowledge of stormwater infrastructure maintenance, drainage systems, culverts, channels, detention facilities, and erosion control practices; Knowledge of flood response operations and emergency management principles; Knowledge of excavation, trench safety, traffic control, and confined space entry procedures; Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in a variety of field conditions; Ability to read plans, maps, utility locates, and construction drawings; Ability to make field decisions regarding safety, weather, operational priorities, and infrastructure conditions; Ability to work independently and serve as a lead worker on assigned projects; Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts as required.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of stormwater infrastructure maintenance, drainage systems, culverts, channels, detention facilities, and erosion control practices.
• Knowledge of flood response operations and emergency management principles.
• Knowledge of excavation, trench safety, traffic control, and confined space entry procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in a variety of field conditions.
• Ability to read plans, maps, utility locates, and construction drawings.
• Ability to make field decisions regarding safety, weather, operational priorities, and infrastructure conditions.
• Ability to work independently and serve as a lead worker on assigned projects.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts as required.

Benefits

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

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $26.57 - $33.77 hourly, with a full salary range of $26.57 - $38.53 hourly. Offers are based on experience, education, certifications, and other factors. The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence and investing in employee development and recognition.

Schedule

Standard Local Travel: This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites. Work is performed primarily outdoors across a variety of municipal environments, including roadways, detention ponds, and construction sites, with occasional indoor tasks at maintenance shops. Routinely exposed to all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice. The role involves proximity to and operation of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, and snowplows with exposure to loud noise, vibrations, moving machinery, dust, fumes, road and organic debris. and potentially hazardous materials. Duties include working in and around live traffic, construction zones, and active stormwater infrastructure requiring the use of appropriate PPE and traffic control practices. Stormwater operations may require working near standing water, biological hazards, or contaminated materials, with safety protocols in place. Work may involve navigating uneven terrain, confined spaces, and elevated surfaces, including manholes, culverts, embankments, at heights (such as on rooftops, ladders, or scaffolding). May involve extended shifts and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts as part of an on-call rotation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, or work on uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Frequently climb ladders, steps, and equipment; enter and exit vehicles and equipment regularly.
• Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and up to 100 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance as needed.
• Endurance: Ability to perform sustained physical labor in outdoor environments for extended periods (8–12 hours), including during inclement weather and emergency response.
• Dexterity: Sufficient manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and vehicle controls with precision and safety.
• Adequate visual acuity to read instruments, inspect work areas and monitor traffic and jobsite conditions.
• Ability to monitor surroundings and equipment operation.
• Ability to hear warning signals, verbal instructions, and equipment sounds in noisy environments.
• Able to maintain DOT Medical Certificate.

EEO Statement

The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com.