Water Systems Technician 1-4 - Fire Hydrants & Valve Maintenance

Job Summary:

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

Responsibilities include inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pressure reducing valves (PRVs), air vacuum valves, fire hydrants, water valves, and water mains; performing valve exercising; completing Colorado 811 utility locates; and assisting with emergency repairs and routine maintenance throughout the City's transmission and distribution system. The position also installs and repairs water infrastructure, responds to water main breaks and service interruptions, operates a variety of equipment, maintains work records in CityWorks, and assists with inventory management.

Work is performed primarily in the field and requires working in confined spaces, excavation trenches, around live traffic, and near heavy equipment while following established safety procedures. This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule and responds to emergency callouts as needed.

The Water Systems Technician I–IV 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 Driver’s 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 $3,500 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.

*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.

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

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 is intended to improve wage transparency.  The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency, posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer).  The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.  

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence andinvesting 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 benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here. 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

All Levels:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possession of a valid 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 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 the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation as required.

• Knowledge of Colorado municipal government operations and organizational structures.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.

• 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 with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work independently using sound judgment while contributing effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, initiative, adaptability, and effectively work with diverse stakeholders in a complex organizational and political environment.

Essential Functions:

• Installs, repairs, and maintains pressure reducing valves (PRVs), fire hydrants, air vacuum valves, water valves, and related water distribution system components.
• Performs utility locates in compliance with Colorado 811 requirements.
• Conducts maintenance and repairs on water distribution infrastructure and investigates customer complaints related to water quality, including color, taste, and odor.
• Flushes and cleans water valves and fire hydrant lines as part of the annual preventative maintenance program.
• Maintains inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operates hand tools, power tools, pickup trucks, loaders, dump trucks, and other equipment necessary to complete assigned work.
• Performs work in confined spaces, excavation trenches, and around heavy equipment while following established safety procedures.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records, work logs, inventory documentation, and completes work orders in CityWorks.
• Performs site cleanup following maintenance and construction activities.
• Participates in an on-call rotation and responds to emergency callouts as required.

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 City's 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, 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: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer.  Employees 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.