Water Systems Technician I IV Transmission & Distribution

Description

Water Systems Tech I:

Full Salary Range: $21.96 - $31.84 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.96 - $26.72 Hourly

Water Systems Tech II:

Full Salary Range $24.16 - $35.03 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Range: $24.16 - $30.00 Hourly

Water Systems Tech III:

Full Salary Range $26.57 - $38.53 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Range: $26.57 - $32.99 Hourly

Water Systems Tech IV:

Full Salary Range: $29.23 - $42.38 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Range: $29.23 - $36.48 Hourly

*The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience education licensure or certifications and potentially other factors at the time of offer.

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.

City of Greeleys Total Rewards
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. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility organizational effectiveness and employee safety and well-being ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive inclusive and rewarding work environment while also effectively serving the community.

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

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeking a Water Systems Technician IIV to join the Transmission and Distribution team within the Water and Sewer Department. This position performs progressively skilled work in the operation maintenance repair and construction of the Citys water distribution system. Responsibilities include installing and repairing water mains service lines valves and fire hydrants; responding to water leaks and system emergencies; operating vehicles heavy equipment and specialized tools; and completing required work orders and documentation.

Employees work in a variety of field environments including excavation trenches confined spaces active traffic areas construction sites and around heavy equipment. Employees participate in a rotating standby/on-call schedule and may respond to emergency water system issues outside of regular working hours.

The Water Systems Technician IIV classification provides a structured career progression based on experience water distribution certification technical knowledge demonstrated competency and the ability to perform increasingly complex utility maintenance repair construction troubleshooting and emergency response activities.

City-Paid CDL Training

The City of Greeley supports employees in obtaining the required Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Employees who do not possess the required Class A CDL may be eligible for City-paid CDL training after six months of employment. Participation requires a $3500 CDL Training Repayment Agreement. Repayment is 100% if leaving within one year of the agreement and 66% if leaving between one and two years. No repayment is required after two years. Additional terms apply.

Experience Knowledge Skills:

Minimum Requirements

All Levels:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid unrestricted drivers license.
• Current Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or ability to obtain within one year of employment
• 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.
• Ability to participate in a rotating standby/on-call schedule and respond to the designated work location within 45 minutes when required.

Water Systems Technician I

• Zero (0) to one (1) year of related experience.
• Colorado Water Distribution Operator Level 1 Certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Ability to participate in a rotating standby/on-call schedule and respond to the designated work location within 45 minutes when required.

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:

• 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of water distribution systems utility construction maintenance practices materials tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe excavation trenching shoring confined-space traffic-control and work-zone practices.
• Ability to read and interpret utility maps plans drawings specifications and related technical information.
• Ability to locate measure inspect and assess underground utility infrastructure.
• Skill in safely operating vehicles heavy equipment hand tools power tools locating equipment and specialized utility equipment.
• Ability to identify equipment and infrastructure problems troubleshoot system issues and determine appropriate corrective actions within the scope of the assigned classification.
• Ability to learn and apply City standards procedures regulatory requirements and safety practices.
• Ability to accurately complete work orders maintenance records logs and other required documentation.
• Ability to use computers mobile technology Microsoft Office and other job-related systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers supervisors contractors customers other City departments and the public.
• Ability to prioritize work adapt to changing conditions and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining effective communication with the crew and supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Installs repairs maintains and replaces water taps water mains service lines valves fire hydrants and related water distribution infrastructure.

• Performs routine and emergency maintenance and repairs on water pipes valves hydrants equipment and related system components.

• Investigates and responds to customer concerns related to water color taste odor leaks and other water distribution issues.

• Exercises flushes cleans inspects and maintains water valves and fire hydrant lines including seasonal maintenance activities.

• Performs excavation trenching backfilling surface restoration cold patching sidewalk repairs manhole restoration and related work associated with water utility construction and maintenance.

• Safely operates and maintains pickup trucks loaders dump trucks and other utility vehicles and equipment.

• Uses shovels hand tools power tools measuring devices locating equipment and specialized utility tools to perform assigned work.

• Works safely in and around excavation trenches confined spaces traffic areas construction sites uneven terrain and operating heavy equipment.

• Inspects work areas equipment and infrastructure; identifies hazards or maintenance needs; and takes appropriate action to protect employees the public and City infrastructure.

• Perform site cleanup and restoration following maintenance repair excavation and construction activities.

• Maintains accurate records logs and documentation related to maintenance activities repairs materials equipment and replacement parts.

• Completes assigned work orders documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

• Communicates effectively with crew members supervisors other City departments contractors residents and the public regarding work activities and water system issues.

• Participates in emergency response activities and rotating standby/on-call assignments including responding to water system emergencies outside of regular working hours.

• Provides technical guidance and assists with training less-experienced employees as assigned and appropriate to the employees classification.

• Follows City policies safety procedures utility standards regulatory requirements and established work practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Travel: Regular Local/Field Based Travel: This position requires regular travel within the County and nearby cities. Employees frequently travel to field sites client locations or other City building as part of their job duties. Access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors throughout the Citys water distribution system including streets easements utility corridors construction sites and water system facilities with occasional indoor work in maintenance shops and storage facilities.
• Routinely exposed to all weather conditions including extreme heat cold rain snow ice and changing environmental conditions.
• Regularly works around and operates heavy equipment and vehicles including pickup trucks dump trucks loaders excavators compressors pumps and other construction and maintenance equipment 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 while following established safety procedures traffic control requirements and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be exposed to standing water mud biological hazards chemicals used in water system maintenance and other environmental contaminants while performing maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Work requires traversing uneven terrain entering trenches vaults valve boxes and confined spaces and occasionally working at elevations using ladders or other access equipment.
• Position requires participation in an on-call rotation and may require extended shifts overtime evenings weekends holidays and emergency response during water main breaks service interruptions severe weather events and other emergency situations.

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 when needed.
• Endurance: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods in varying weather conditions and around active traffic heavy equipment and other environmental hazards while maintaining safety and productivity.
• 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 to perform maintenance and repair activities.
• 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.

EOE 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 nationalorigin 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: .

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will and the City may terminate employment at any time for any reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test a background and national sex offender search a motor vehicle record search and for some positions a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process including but not limited to EOE Reasonable Accommodation and pre-employment screenings please visit our career page HERE .

Required Experience:

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