Water Systems Technician - Wastewater Collections

Water Systems Tech I:                        $21.96 - $31.84 Hourly           

Hiring Range:                                        $21.96 - $26.72 Hourly

Water Systems Tech II:                       $24.16 - $35.03 Hourly           

Hiring Range:                                        $24.16 - $30.00 Hourly

Water Systems Tech III:                      $26.57 - $38.53 Hourly           

Hiring Range:                                        $26.57 - $32.99 Hourly 

Water Systems Tech IV:                     $29.23 - $42.38 Hourly           

Hiring Range:                                        $29.23 - $36.48 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)
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Current Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of working with methods, materials and equipment used in utility 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 System Technician I:

• Zero (0) to One (1) year of related experience.
• Colorado Wastewater Collection System Operator Class 1 Certification is required within one (1) year of employment. Candidates who do not possess this certification at the time of hire must obtain it within one (1) year of their employment start date.
• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment 

Water Systems Technician II:

• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Colorado Wastewater Collection System Operator 2 Certification.

Water Systems Technician III:

• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Colorado Wastewater Collection System Operator 3 Certification.

Water Systems Technician IV:

• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Colorado 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,

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 technical drawings.

• Skills in recordkeeping, work order documentation, time management, and effective communication.

• Skills in utilizing Microsoft Office applications, CityWorks or similar work management software, and other technology used to support utility operations.

• Ability to respond to emergencies, participate in on-call rotations, and adapt to changing operational priorities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.

• Ability to communicate effectively, maintain accurate records, and provide quality customer service.

• Ability to learn new technologies, software, equipment, and work processes as required.

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 buildings as part of their job duties. Access to a personal or City fleet vehicle may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, repair, cleaning, and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer mains, service lines, manholes, lift stations, and related wastewater collection system infrastructure.
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities to improve system reliability and reduce emergency repairs.
• Inspects and performs necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on sanitary sewer lines.
• Perform confined space entry, excavation work, traffic control, and other field activities while following established safety procedures.
• Operates various equipment.
• Creates and maintains logs on maintenance, corrections, ordering of supplies, and installation of replacement parts.
• Participates in stand-by duty for emergency call-ins on a rotational basis.
• Complete work orders, inspection reports, maintenance records, equipment logs, and related documentation utilizing CityWorks or other computerized maintenance management systems.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, contractors, supervisors, and the public while providing excellent customer service.
• Participate in departmental safety meetings and required training programs.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency callouts after normal working hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  N/A

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors throughout the City's wastewater collection system, including sanitary sewer mains, manholes, lift stations, easements, roadways, rights-of-way, and construction sites, with occasional indoor work at maintenance facilities.
• Routinely exposed to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, wind, and direct sunlight.
• Frequently works in and around wastewater, biological hazards, confined spaces, excavation trenches, standing water, and potentially hazardous materials while following established safety procedures.
• Regularly works near moving traffic, heavy equipment, construction zones, and active utility infrastructure requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), traffic control devices, and safe work practices.
• Operates and works around heavy equipment and specialized maintenance equipment, including jet/vac trucks, CCTV inspection equipment, pumps, compressors, generators, and power tools, with exposure to noise, vibration, dust, fumes, and moving machinery.
•  Work may require climbing ladders, entering manholes, walking on uneven terrain, lifting heavy materials, and performing physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
• May be required to work extended shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency callouts as part of an on-call rotation to support wastewater collection system operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility: Ability to frequently walk, stand, climb ladders, enter and exit manholes, navigate uneven terrain, work in confined spaces, and access wastewater collection system infrastructure.
• Strength: Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move heavier materials up to 100 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment.
• Endurance: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods in varying weather conditions while maintaining attention to safety and quality.
• Dexterity: Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, controls, and specialized wastewater collection equipment requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach overhead and below waist level, and work in restricted or awkward positions while performing maintenance and repair activities.
• Vision and Hearing: Ability to maintain visual acuity to inspect equipment, read gauges, maps, work orders, and technical information, distinguish colors when required, and safely perform work. Ability to hear verbal instructions, equipment sounds, alarms, and warning signals in a variety of work environments.

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, 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:[email protected].

Conditions of Employment: 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.