Maintenance Technician or Water Systems Technician I-IV - T&D Maintenance

Offers will be determined based on licensure, certification, experience, and other factors at the time of offer.

Pay

Anticipated hiring ranges:

• Maintenance Technician: $19.97 - $24.16 hourly
• Water Systems 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

Full salary ranges:

• Maintenance Technician: $19.97 - $28.95 hourly
• Water Systems 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

The City of Greeley posts both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range to comply with Colorado state law on wage transparency. The actual offer will reflect your relevant experience, education, certifications, and other factors.

Benefits

This position is benefits-eligible. The City of Greeley offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes:

• Employee development and recognition
• Fiscal responsibility and organizational effectiveness
• Employee safety and well-being
• Meaningful and comparable rewards

View the benefits guide for details.

About the role

The City of Greeley is seeking a Maintenance Technician or Water Systems Technician I–IV to join the Transmission and Distribution Maintenance team within the Water & Sewer Department. This role performs maintenance, inspection, repair, and installation of the City's potable water distribution system to ensure reliable delivery of safe drinking water.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair pressure reducing valves (PRVs), air vacuum valves, fire hydrants, water valves, and water mains
• Perform valve exercising and complete Colorado 811 utility locates
• Assist with emergency repairs and routine maintenance throughout the City's transmission and distribution system
• Install and repair water infrastructure
• Respond to water main breaks and service interruptions
• Operate a variety of equipment and maintain work records in CityWorks
• Assist with inventory management
• Perform work in confined spaces, excavation trenches, around live traffic, and near heavy equipment while following established safety procedures
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to emergency callouts as needed
• Investigate customer complaints related to water quality, including color, taste, and odor
• Flush and clean water valves and fire hydrant lines as part of the annual preventative maintenance program
• Maintain inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies
• Perform site cleanup following maintenance and construction activities
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work logs, inventory documentation, and complete work orders in CityWorks

Requirements

Minimum Requirements (All Levels)

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Basic knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in utility construction and maintenance
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and light-to-heavy equipment
• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies within 45 minutes when required

Experience and Certification by Level

• Maintenance Technician: Zero (0) to six (6) months of related experience. Entry-level position requiring the ability to learn water distribution maintenance practices through on-the-job training.
• Water Systems Technician I: One (1) year of related experience. Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 1 Certification.
• Water Systems Technician II: Two (2) years of related experience. Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 2 Certification.
• Water Systems Technician III: Three (3) years of related experience. Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 3 Certification.
• Water Systems Technician IV: Four (4) years of related experience. Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 4 Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire
• Experience in water distribution, utilities, public works, construction, sewer, or street maintenance
• Mechanical maintenance or repair experience
• Experience working safely in or around active roadways and traffic control zones
• Knowledge of confined space entry procedures, excavation safety, and trench safety
• Experience operating construction or utility maintenance equipment

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret maps, electrical schematics, technical drawings, and use measuring instruments
• Ability to learn and apply job-related procedures through training, instruction, and observation
• Ability to follow established safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Outlook and Teams), CityWorks, and the ability to learn new software and technology
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently using sound judgment while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, initiative, adaptability, and work with diverse stakeholders

Schedule

• Work is performed primarily in the field, with occasional indoor work in maintenance shops and storage facilities
• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including emergency callouts
• May require extended shifts, overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency response during water main breaks, service interruptions, severe weather events, and other emergencies

Work Environment

• Primarily outdoors throughout the City's water distribution system, including streets, easements, utility corridors, construction sites, and water system facilities
• Exposure to all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, and changing environmental conditions
• Regularly works around and operates heavy equipment and vehicles, with exposure to loud noise, vibration, dust, fumes, and potentially hazardous materials
• Performs work in and around active roadways, construction zones, excavations, confined spaces, and pressurized water distribution infrastructure
• May be exposed to standing water, mud, biological hazards, chemicals used in water system maintenance, and other environmental contaminants
• Requires traversing uneven terrain, entering trenches, vaults, valve boxes, and confined spaces, and occasionally working at elevations using ladders or other access equipment

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Ability to frequently walk, stand, climb, crawl, and navigate uneven terrain, active roadways, traffic control zones, trenches, vaults, confined spaces, and other work environments
• Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds occasionally with assistance
• Endurance: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods in varying weather conditions and around active traffic, heavy equipment, and other environmental hazards
• Dexterity: Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, heavy equipment, and perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Flexibility: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, and work in confined or awkward positions
• Vision and Hearing: Ability to distinguish colors, read gauges, maps, plans, and electronic displays, and hear verbal instructions, alarms, approaching traffic, equipment, and other surrounding hazards

Travel

• Regular local/field-based travel within the County and nearby cities
• Frequent travel to field sites, client locations, or other City buildings
• Access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required